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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.

News

Eight small businesses talk about the likely impact of the Brexit result

Here, we speak to small company owners and managers about the likely affect the Out vote will have on the running of their business.

News

Unpredictability for SMEs as Britain votes out

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and advisers have highlighted the uncertain future ahead for the small business landscape following Britain’s exit from the European Union.

Employing & managing staff

Summer HR rules employers should consider

Alan Price discusses the issues to bear in mind for employers when the summer seasons comes around.

Advice

eSports take off in the UK

eSports, where live play is watched on TV and by audiences in an arena, has been a serious business in the Far East for over a decade and is now soaring in popularity in the UK.

News

Female workers consider training or retraining

Some 65 per cent of female workers in Britain would consider training or retraining for a new career, research finds.

News

EU referendum: The self-employed plan to vote on a personal level

A majority of self-employed workers will vote in the European referendum this Thursday based on personal choice, rather than what may or may not be best for their businesses.

Productivity Zone

Productivity problem affecting more than just the UK

A recent study showing that productivity is set to fall in the USA for the first time in three decades confirms that productivity decline is affecting the whole of the developed world, and not just the UK and Europe.

Finding and selling to customers

The importance of good customer service

Here, we look at the ways in which to focus on your customer care as a small company.

News

Two thirds of micro-businesses forced to work for free

Nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of UK micro-business owners have been forced to work for free at some stage in their career just to get a foot in the door, research finds.

News

Early-stage businesses hit by unexpected expenses

The UK’s entrepreneurs are being stung by unexpected expenses during the first year of starting a business with serious consequences for growth, research finds.

Accounting

Ten ways to manage your cashflow

Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business.

Employing & managing staff

Crucial aspects of employee management

Here are some key tips to getting the most from your staff.