Six students from Withington Girls’ School in Manchester won the top prize in this year’s Apprentice Challenge from Financial Mail

Apple has been forced into a U-turn over its policy of refusing to issue VAT receipts for ‘apps’ bought from its iTunes store, saving small businesses thousands

Workers who have been made redundant are being warned to look out for ‘rogue trainers’ who charge extortionate fees for worthless qualifications

The level of business investment dropped by almost a quarter in the final three months of last year, figures showed yesterday

Apple has been forced into a U-turn over its policy of refusing to issue VAT receipts for ‘apps’ bought from its iTunes store – a move that could save small businesses thousands of pounds

With two-thirds of small businesses being turned down for funding by High Street banks it is no surprise that firms are turning to private equity

Small firms are lagging behind in the fragile recovery of business investment, figures on Thursday are expected to confirm

Small businesses owners are calling for more support from both the Government and High Street banks in the run-up to the general election

Farmer Steve Roberts has been hit by a problem that is plaguing many rural businesses – the failure to establish a broadband internet connection

With two-thirds of small businesses being turned down for funding by High Street banks it is no surprise that firms are turning to private equity