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Jimmy’s Corner, opened by former boxer Jimmy Glenn in 1971, is a vestige of an older New York – and its loyal patrons are fighting to protect itOn Friday morning, David Gladman was looking at tables in the back of Jimmy’s Corner, the Times Square dive bar that has served up beers for more than […]

Janett and Erika Liriano built a chocolate factory in their parents’ homeland – and gave farmers a stake in the companyJanett and Erika Liriano grew up in Queens, the daughters of Dominican immigrants who pushed them to dream big. Their encouragement paid off: by the time they were in their late 20s, Janett had been […]

Struggling pubs reel from rising business rates, wages and energy bills, with customers at limit of what they will payNick Evans is staring in vain at columns of numbers, trying to make them add up to a profit. He is a co-owner of the Old Crown Coaching Inn in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, a pub and hotel […]

Companies using heating oil have already begun rationing their fuel use, says Federation of Small BusinessesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThousands of independent businesses across the UK are braced for their energy bills to more than double owing to the sharp rise in heating oil costs as the war in Iran pushed Europe’s fuel market […]

It’s likely, but it also could be a boon for a new generation of entrepreneurs willing to take over established operationsWant to buy my business? It’s been very profitable. I’ve run it for more than 25 years. But no, you don’t want to buy it. Like most small businesses in this country, there’s really nothing […]

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that The post 11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses appeared first on Small […]

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Before you jump in and start creating content for your channel, you need to create a YouTube account for your small business. Here's how The post How to create a YouTube channel for your small business appeared first […]

By Tim Adler on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Driving a minicab or a taxi has many benefits. You can work the hours you want to and supplement another career, whether you are a creative, a tradesman or even a teacher. But the biggest benefit could be […]

By Dom Walbanke on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs If your business uses solar panels, you can generate cash from National Grid suppliers for the energy you produce and do not use The post Solar panel grants for businesses appeared first on Small Business UK.

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Do you want to become a driving instructor? Here we explain the need-to-knows such as what the tests entail and franchise vs independent The post How to become a driving instructor appeared first on Small Business UK.