Britain is officially out of recession, figures for GDP will confirm tomorrow, but is it any easier for small businesses to find funding now?

With competition for jobs still fierce it is little surprise that many graduates are instead looking to set up their own business

Small businesses needing to raise cash are being urged to look at a little-known Government scheme that offers tax breaks to potential investors

Experts have warned that energy rules aimed at protecting small businesses could lead to widespread confusion for firms

Organistions representing small businesses have urged regulators to investigate plans to axe the cheque guarantee card next year

Royal Bank of Scotland has promised £1bn of new loans to manufacturers at cut-price rates to meet lending targets from the Government

The increased fear of air terrorism is boosting security firms such as Kromek – which has pioneered revolutionary X-ray technology

Cutting jobs in a recession to reduce costs should be a last resort, so why not lend them to a rival to help you both survive?

Sisters Fleur and Abigail Emery turned to their parents to set up their organic instant porridge business after many banks refused to fund it

Accept Cards, an independent price comparison service, says many acquirers have raised their charges in recent months, but you can beat the hikes