Employing & managing staff

Rethinking the recruitment chasm

Lee Wade looks at how SMEs can successfully achieve scale by developing a new approach to recruitment.

Export & Import

How can small businesses efficiently expand into new territories?

Andrew Millard discusses the increasingly globalised business world and how small companies can prepare themselves for international trade.

Accounting

Accounting tips for small businesses

The importance of keeping good records cannot be overstated. Here are some pointers.

Business Technology

Three tips for hosting a teleconference

Teleconference calls can make communication between offices a lot easier. Here is some advice on managing them effectively.

Accounting

Keeping your cash flow in a healthy condition

Here, we look at how to engage with customers to ensure payment terms are stuck to.

News

UK economists prove cold weather hurts small businesses the most

Analysis of Met Office and ONS data reveals the weather events that impact the UK economy and small businesses are hit the hardest.

Business management

The art of delegation in business

Here are a few ways to make sure those spinning plates you are tending as a business owner are more manageable. It's called the art of delegation.

Legal advice

Six things to remember about the legalities of rebranding

Here, Guy Wilmot gives the legal lowdown on what business owners should be aware of during the process of rebranding.

Finding and selling to customers

Attracting new customers: The holy grail for business owners

Here, we look at three ways to turn unique website visitors into paying customers.

Business management

Top four reasons why small businesses fail 

Here, Alison Curry-Taylor discusses the big mistakes that have led to the demise of many small companies and how not to make them.

Advice

Five essential security tips for small businesses

Here, we look at both cybersecurity and physical security tips to protect your company.

Business management

Making your business meetings more effective 

Here's how to manage meetings better and why videoconferencing should be a strong consideration for your business.