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It is widely accepted that business success is based on delivering the true potential of an organisation to the customer, be that in terms of physical products or ideas.

Have you ever considered the potential importance of deciding on business premises? It might not be the first thing that springs to mind for an SME to consider, but it could have a significant impact on how successful you are down the line.

Modern business is becoming increasingly reliant on technology and that means businesses require staff with a wide array of digital skills.

While expanding and exporting into overseas markets is an important part of business growth, new research suggests firms could be losing millions on mobile data usage.

Three in five small companies in the UK were faced with clients or customers who failed to pay invoices on time in the past 12 months.

Small businesses in the UK have expressed concerns regarding the running costs of their business, listing the price of electricity as their primary fear in a recent survey.

The news this month that the majority of UK SMEs are predicting growth will have been music to the ears of small business owners everywhere.

When those in charge of a small company eventually come to terms with the fact that they are struggling, it is essential that big questions are asked as quickly as possible.

It is easy to see why the idea of becoming an entrepreneur can be appealing. You can become your own boss, take control of the creative process and potentially use your ideas to create a successful company.

Almost every SME will start off life with a limited budget. However, it is what you do with that budget that is likely to define how successful you are in the early stages of operation.

Business operations and processes need to be well documented, but new research has suggested that doing so could be costing smaller businesses time and money.

Small businesses could be missing out on the skills and experience of older workers, if the latest findings from the CIPD are to be believed.

Nearly three-quarters of British businesses have expressed concerns that a potential skills shortage could damage the economic recovery in years to come.

Productivity in the workplace can be a highly influential factor in finding business success, but the latest research suggests more could be done by UK businesses.

A new report firm Western Union Business Solutions suggests that 70% of SMEs are predicting growth in the coming year.

Only a quarter of SMEs are currently exporting according to new research, potentially impacting on their ability to expand.

As a greater number of smaller companies look to hire following the economic upturn, a battle for the best talent begins.

The UK economy may be showing signs of recovery but one in eight small firms have still faced closure in recent months, according to new research.