Running a small business is always going to be hard work, but with the help of our articles below you might just find it a little easier.

The articles provide information and useful links on a wide range of small business subjects, including selling a business, employment legislation, outsourcing, preventing theft and dealing with health and safety issues.

Marketing is made up of a number of different areas; the articles here are designed to give you a good understanding of the full 'marketing mix'.

The full range of marketing is covered, including press releases, guerilla marketing, exhibitions, advertising, mail shots, blogging, word of mouth and pricing.

Accounting and taxation are important subjects for all small businesses; the articles available here can help you keep control of these often difficult areas of business.

Below are articles to help you with your company accounts, VAT, budgeting, PAYE, income tax, National Insurance, tax credits, small business bank accounts and many other areas of accounting.

Our articles also provide help on dealing with HM Revenue and Customs (HRMC), including details of important deadlines.

Effective Credit Control is a vital part of maintaining a healthy cash flow. Good credit management runs through the whole business, from sales to the collection of payments.

The articles below detail good credit control practices as well as useful information and tips.

The articles cover a range of topics including credit reviews, invoicing, days sales outstanding, payment warning signs, collection methods, avoiding cash flow problems and aged debt analysis.

Technology is increasing at an ever faster rate; it can be hard to keep up. Our articles are designed to help you understand technology and what it can do for your budsiness.

Subjects covered include computers, mobile phones, PDA's, websites, online sales and doing business on eBay.

Bankruptcy occurs when a company or individual can no longer manage their debt. This may be down to business failure or simply poor cash flow.

These articles have practical advice for commercial bankruptcy and personal bankruptcy. They cover insolvency, liquidation, IVA's and dealing with creditors, as well as general advice if your business is at risk of bankruptcy.

Every business is owed money at some point, but what do you do if the debtor decides not to pay up?

Debt Collection is the art of getting your invoices paid, and getting them paid on time.

The articles below provide useful information on recovering debts, using the courts and using an external debt collection agency.

Cash flow is vital to small businesses and debt collection combined with good credit policy and credit control helps you look after it.

All businesses need finace, but finding and maintaining a healthy cash flow balance can be extremely difficult even for profitable businesses. The articles below are designed to help you find the right type of finance for your business; they cover areas including leasing, grants, commercial finance, factoring and invoice discounting.

With this information you stand a better chance of getting the right finance and running a healthy and successful business.

The articles below explain important areas of personal finance, including valuable information on stakeholder pensions, self assessment, savings, tax rates, credit repair and consumer debt help.

Each article explains the topic in an easy to understand way, but with the important information you need to know.

The articles in this portal are designed to deal with employment issues as well as improving networking and communication skills.

The topics covered include hiring, training, and firing staff, coping with stress, body language and improving your negotiation skills.

Each article features valuable information and advice as well as useful links.

There are many types of insurance that offer protection for businesses; some insurance is mandatory, but others are for peace of mind in different situations.

The articles on this page are designed to help you understand the different types of insurance, so you are better placed to make decisions about what insurance options are worthwhile for your business.

Credit Policy is the art of knowing how and when to provide credit for your customers; including how to cut the risk of giving credit to potential bad debtors.

The articles below cover many topics, including credit policy standards and procedure, credit assessment, risk assessment, risk ratios, applying and enforcing late payment interest.

The articles below cover a wide range of important laws and regulations that affect small businesses. Topics include sick pay, copyrights, trademarks, passing off, employment contracts, employee sacking and redundancy.

These articles are regularly maintained, but you should always get specific legal advice before taking action on legal matters.

The articles on this page cover a range of subjects on business travel and the use of vehicles within your business.

Topics covered include the benefits of leasing a company cat, buying or selling cars online, buying used cars and business travel tax allowance.

The articles available below feature useful information and links to help you get started in both Exporting and Importing.

The information available covers letters of credit, exporting and importing tips, transit insurance, regulations and taxes, credit documents & Bill of Exchange.

Frasnchising is a great way of setting up a successful business whilst minimizing your risks. It is also a good first step into the world of running your own business.

Our in depth article features lots of useful information and guidance on finding the franchise that is right for you.

Homeworking is tough. For the effort and determination that is required with any home business, try to start your own business, rather than building someone else's.