Simply Business Features

1. Increase your credibility with your customers and potential customers Having public liability insurance is often a part of the requirement for clients when they are looking for suppliers, whether in the building trade, consultancy or entertainment. Without it you...

by Rosie Beasley God supposedly built the world in seven days, so why not do the same with a business? Of course we know that the timescale is a bit unrealistic, but it would be fun to see if it...

by Adfero The credit crunch has injected a shot of caution into the buy-to-let market. Where previously properties were geared to maximise the use of capital, it now makes sense for landlords to keep equity in the property so that...

by Adfero It is now just over a year on from the introduction of the UK's tenancy deposit protection scheme on April 6th 2007. Has the scheme been beneficial to both landlords and tenants or has it created unnecessary confusion...

by Adfero People the world over love heroes and aspiring entrepreneurs are no exception. There is nothing more inspiring than the tale of someone who has come from a humble background rising to the top of their game and making...

Most of us remember sitting in school wondering why we were learning certain subjects that just didn’t seem relevant to the real world. Yet as adults we often regret not making more of an effort. So here are our top...

By Adfero The world of business may often appear to be very much a man's domain, yet there are countless examples of successful businesswomen out there. It is simply often the case that they aren't quite as visible as their...

By Adfero Launched in the UK in 2005, the Apprentice is a reality television programme where candidates compete to become the apprentice of businessman Sir Alan Sugar. But while the average viewer may delight in the competitive and often ridiculous...

Given the downward trend of the housing market and the banks rescinding their low-rate mortgage products, it would reasonable to assume that buy-to-let investments are giving more than a few landlords a headache at the moment. Added to the everyday...

by Adfero A good accountant is essential to running a successful business. They will be by your side during the good times and the bad; advising you, supporting you, reminding you and saving you from yourself. Of course you pay...