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Ben Lobel

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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.

Business Loans

Why short-term loans are changing the low-credit lending industry

Here, we look at how some new short-term loan providers are tackling funding challenges faced by businesses.

Office & home working

Five British businesses run from unusual listed buildings

Business management

How a small business can pass the first hundred days test

In this piece, Bivek Sharma looks at the essential milestones to navigate in the first 100 days of a business.

Export & Import

More exporting companies than ever, study shows

The UK’s export credit agency has supported the largest number of exporters in 25 years, with a 23 per cent increase since last year.

Business management

Why sharing financial information with employees pays dividends

Adam Walsh explores the wide-ranging benefits of publishing financial information internally.

News

Brexit fails to dampen spirits of small businesses

Although 90 per cent of business leaders expect a fall in economic growth in the short term, they expect the outlook to improve, with 55 per cent fearing that economic growth will fall in the longer term.

News

Young entrepreneurs value making a difference

Young entrepreneurs are driven by a desire for independence, a belief in social good and a commitment to employee happiness, research finds.

News

Small business owners preoccupied with chasing payments

UK small business owners spend 10 per cent of their working day chasing payments, with an average having to wait an extra 14 days before invoices are settled.

News

Line managers lacking confidence in their employer

HR and line managers are responsible for upholding their company’s corporate values and ensuring employee engagement, but many lack confidence and faith in their employer, research finds.

News

Small business leaders refusing to take sufficient holidays

Two in five business decision makers (43 per cent) do not have a holiday lasting more than five working days booked in the next 12 months.

Marketing

Why sports sponsorship can be rewarding for small businesses

Here, Kelly Williams look at why sports sponsorship needn't be the preserve of huge companies.

Business management

Five ways business skills can transfer into everyday life

Here, we look at the ways in which business skills can be useful for your personal life as well as professional.