About

Ben Lobel was the editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2010 to 2018. He specialises in writing for start-up and scale-up companies in the areas of finance, marketing and HR.

News

UK behind in productivity and innovation in the digital economy

A failure to keep up with digital advancements and invest in digital skills could hamper the UK’s ability to compete economically on the world stage, according to a study.

Business Loans

Getting a short-term unsecured loan as a small business

Here, in association with Boost Capital, we look at the unsecured loan marketplace and what can be achieved by way of business funding.

Business management

Avoiding risks with your property investments

Here, we outline some of the risks in property investment and give a few tips to help point you in the right direction with your portfolio.

News

UK businesses feel unequipped for medical emergencies

Only 49 per cent of business owners feel confident they could handle medical emergencies at work, research finds.

News

Brits harbour dreams of starting a business

Some 1.3 million Britons dream of starting their own business in the next 12 months.

News

Small businesses behind the times in accounts payable processes

The vast majority of organisations are still using paper and manual data entry in their finance function, research finds.

Business management

Brexit and the road ahead for small businesses and sterling

In this piece, Jonathan Watson discusses how businesses should plan for the future following Brexit and its impact on sterling.

Business Technology

Employee monitoring software and the minefield of unintended consequences

Here, we look at the value of employee monitoring software for small businesses.

Business management

Essential energy-saving tips for small businesses

There are lots of ways for small businesses to cut down on their energy use and save money; here are some of them.

News

Small companies back new prime minister Theresa May

The Chartered Management Institute has backed the new prime minister’s pledge to make business fairer and work for the many, not the few.

News

Small businesses failing to understand employment regulations

A study has uncovered a worrying lack of understanding around employment regulations amongst small businesses in the UK.

Business Technology

Reasons why Forex trading online is the best option

Forex trading has been the most profitable way for traders to trade and earn money.