Business Technology

Keeping communication flowing in an international business

In this piece in association with Vonage, Ian Hunter, founder of Hunt Revenue, discusses his company's need to maintain a high level of communication with clients around the world.

Office & home working

Stop the office slump: Keep your employees smiling

Here's some advice on how to make your office conditions more pleasant and less miserable.

Business Technology

Point of sale system or cash register?

Here, we weigh up the options for a retail business when it comes to cash management.

Marketing

Who owns our social media?

Here we look at the glut of social media sites and their relative standing online.

Business Technology

How tech communication solutions helped two small companies

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how two businesses took on tech solutions that enabled them to manage their operations in a more efficient way.

Advice

Choosing the right product packaging and labelling

Here's how good presentation of your product can be a marketing tool as of itself.

Business Technology

How to avoid big problems with a small business website

Henry Lewington, managing director of WebEden.co.uk, gives tips on creating a business website to engage and excite visitors.

Business Ideas & Planning

Considering the personal cost of setting up a company

Erin Walls, a specialist business advisor for SMEs at Ward Williams Creative, looks at the important personal considerations that need to be made before going into business.

Export & Import

Why a telematics solution makes for better deliveries and happier customers

In this article in association with UPS, Giles Margerison considers how effective fleet management technology can help SMEs gain a competitive advantage by improving their service delivery.

Legal advice

How to dismiss an employee for gross misconduct

What happens when a staff member crosses the line and needs to have their contract terminated?

Advice

How should I go about pitching to investors?

GrowthAccelerator business coach Keith Angus discusses preparing your small business for investment with a great investor pitch.

Business Ideas & Planning

Five things you should know before starting your first business

Abby Hardoon presents some words of wisdom to consider prior to setting up your own company.