About

Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

News

UK universities make £61m from spinout exits

University spinout exits have proven lucrative, with the highest exit values being in AI, quantum computing and medical and life sciences

Technology

What is hotdesking and how do I adapt my business to make it work?

We explore the rise and fall of hotdesking and what you need to consider if you want to adopt this model for your business

Cyber Security

7 key cyber security threats for businesses – and how to tackle them

In partnership with the UK Domain, we round up seven of the most common cyber security threats to businesses and what you can do about them.

News

Sunak mulls tax break for businesses to boost investment

The Chancellor is looking into a hefty tax break to encourage reluctant businesses to make longer-term investments

Exit Strategies

How to conduct a management buy-out

A struggling business, or a business where the owner is looking to move on, could really benefit from a management buy-out.

Technology

9 of the best business energy suppliers based in the UK

To keep your costs down, you should be reviewing your business energy supplier regularly. We line up nine of the best

Growth Planning

IT outsourcing guide – what is it, pros and cons and providers

For those considering whether to take their IT off-site, we guide you through the basics as well as the pros and cons of IT outsourcing.

Technology

5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers

With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the best ones around

News

Government considering rescue funding package for unicorn businesses

The Treasury is discussing the introduction of an emergency funding scheme for UK unicorns struggling to access other forms of capital

Financial Management

Over half of start-ups only have enough cash flow to survive six months

A number of worried UK start-ups only have enough cash flow to last them six months at most, new findings show.

Alternative Finance for Business

Ebury launches £40m small business coronavirus lending package

Santander-backed fintech firm, Ebury, have launched a fund for SMEs struggling to secure funding during the coronavirus pandemic

Venture Capital Funding

Blossom Capital launches $5m angel investment programme

Today, Blossom Capital launches an angel investment program to connect 'industry-defining' entrepreneurs with well-known unicorn founders.