Editor's view: Watch out Gordon, SMEs are pumped!

Rocketing oil prices have caused a major stir among small businesses, but a pending increase in fuel duty is proving far more incendiary.

Editor's view: Show me the money

No matter what sector, size or direction, businesses all need one thing: money - and usually lots of it. But many start-ups are missing a trick when comes to finding that all-important dough.

Editor's view: Up, up and away?

Many home and business owners are looking a little peaky after Thursday's interest rate rise, which accompanied the promise of fresh hikes in future. But is there real cause for alarm?

2003: The FPB view

Business Europe invites the Forum of Private Business, an organisation representing over 25,000 businesses in the UK, to comment on the past year and its impact on small businesses.

What lies ahead, an economist's view

Maurice Fitzpatrick reviews the strength of the UK economy in 2003 and looks ahead to the changes which lie on the horizon.

Business Libel

Michael Vincent and Alan Vincent of Vincents Solicitors on a legal issue you may have overlooked

Road pricing fears for small firms

Half of small businesses believe they would have to raise their prices if road pricing were to be introduced.

Attracting investors to your business

Ideas for money-making ventures are not in short supply, but investors willing to back those ideas are much harder to find, writes Andrew Stevenson, director of gateway2investment (g2i) and chief executive of E-Synergy.

Innovative policy solves cashflow crises

Mark Dempster, head of direct debit management services at Premium Credit, explains how small businesses can make a difference to their cash collection with a simple credit policy.

How much is your business worth?

Russell Veitch, of KWS (www.keywealthsolutions.co.uk), looks at what can have an impact on the value of your business.

Don’t ignore the buyer

Russell Veitch, of KWS (www.keywealthsolutions.co.uk), looks at what people commonly look for when buying a business and how understanding your buyer can help to make your company a more attractive prospect.

To outsource or not to outsource

Kesh Sharma, director at Magellan Consultancy Services, examines the benefits and pitfalls of outsourcing for small businesses.

The reform agenda

In response to Gordon Brown's Pre-Budget Report (PBR), Kevin Nicholson, UK head of enterprise and private client at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, argues that small businesses need more consistency in the government's reforms.

The need for inertia

Neil Boom, managing director of Gresham PR Ltd, argues the case for businesses appointing someone with responsibility for saying no to new projects.

A licence to binge drink?

Under new government regulations, thousands of pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants can now stay open after 11pm. But just what are the implications of the updated licensing laws? Jeff Meyer investigates.

Beginners guide to floating on AIM

Clive Carver, from HB Corporate, provides an overview of the basics involved with floating a business on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).

Calling time on late payments

In the first of a new series of articles, Michael Chambers, managing director at BACS Payment Schemes Limited, offers advice to small businesses on combating late payment.

Clock ticking for AIM cash shells

Luke Ahern, director of broking at Corporate Synergy Plc, urges investors to be alert to the consequences of a crackdown by Stock Exchange regulators on the glut of shell companies which have joined AIM.

All you need is love

In the latest in a series of articles, Daniel Ronen, from Portman Business Consultancy, advises businesses on the importance of making sure customers feel wanted.

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