A range of measures to help small businesses were announced by the Chancellor today, which he claims were funded by the bankers’ bonus tax

We talk to business experts, as well as leading entrepreneurs and business people to find out what they hope and expected to see in next week’s Budget

The government is set to introduce compulsory workplace pensions from 2012. We take a look at how employers should be preparing

Cowboy surveyors are looking to profit from the revaluation of business rates which are set to rise next month

Britain’s small businesses are forking out hundreds of pounds a year extra for basic banking services and borrowing

Small firms are being urged to ensure they are ready to file VAT returns online from April 1 when it becomes compulsory

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