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.

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.

Work life balance

How direct selling can help achieve a work and family life balance

In this article, Paula Gorry, UK business development manager at crafting company Stampin' Up! explores direct selling as a viable business model for mums.

Advice

Why England’s World Cup qualification could mean a boost to the economy

Rich Stevens at IG explains the positive spillover effect that England’s World Cup qualification could give rise to this summer.

Finding and selling to customers

Seven benefits of giving out free samples

Here are some ways in which giving away free samples and tidbits of your company offering can reap rewards.

Business Ideas & Planning

Does registering my company name give me trade mark protection?

I’ve just set up a business and registered it at Companies House. Does that give me protection and prevent anyone else from using my business name?