Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Adam was Editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2006 to 2008 and prior to that was staff writer on sister publication BusinessXL Magazine.
Employing & managing staff
A recent survey has found that poor teamwork causes owners of small firms in Britain to stay late in the office, wastes valuable time and adds to employee dissatisfaction. But all this could be avoided by encouraging employees to work more effectively as a team.
News
Small firms can save the environment and become more profitable if they are environmentally conscious, eco-experts have claimed.
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Members of staff who spend most of their working time day-dreaming are likely to be the small business owners of the future, according to a new study.
Employing & managing staff
If an employee doesn't return to work and doesn't contact the employer with an explanation, is there a set procedure that the employer should follow before assuming they are no longer wishing to return to work?
Legal advice
If I have made someone redundant, can I hire someone else and give them a different job title?
News
A small enterprise will not flourish if its marketing is not well researched and meticulously planned, it has been claimed.
Tax
SmallBusiness.co.uk and Andy Hardy from TaxCalc.com demystify the tax returns process and offer top tips on how you can ensure that you don't get caught out by the taxman or pay unnecessary fines.
Business management
Chris Mottershead is a travel industry veteran. He was president and CEO of North American leisure group Airtours before changing course to steer online travel specialist Travelzest through a turbulent period for the sector to land record profits.
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Many small businesses fear that they may no longer be able to trade if the government ratifies plans to close a number of post offices.
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Small businesses are being urged to become more environmentally aware to safeguard their future and ensure strong growth.
Finding and selling to customers
Writing clear marketing text or 'copy' helps to attract more customers, so it's worth honing your skills in this area. This article from SmallBusiness.co.uk and Nigel Temple, author of How to Get Clients to Come to You, will help.
Marketing
What can you do to ensure your website is reaching your target audience and isn't lost among millions of others? This introduction to search engine marketing from Smallbusiness.co.uk and Seamus Ryan of Optimease will point you in the right direction.