The construction industry is a traditional measure of economic growth. Generally, when it’s doing well, the economy is doing well. The latest figures for some parts of the construction sector make grim reading, however. This might lead you to think that SMEs must be in a pinch as well. But this isn...

When it comes to finding and retaining the best talent, SMEs can find it hard, with research suggesting four out of five SMEs find recruiting a uphill task. Bigger competitors often snap up the most talented graduates in the most in-demand fields, as they have the reach and funds to secure almost a...

Renting property is something that most SMEs and start-ups will need to do and renting a building for work-related purposes comes with its own set of intricacies and challenges.

When you sign a contract for a rented property, you enter into a lease with the owner of the property and will subsequentl...

The single market benefits businesses when it comes to the movement of goods, services and people within the UK.

The single market, which is often referred to as the internal market or common market, is at the heart of what the EU stands for but thanks to Britain’s vote to leave the EU, the country...