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.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working is the key to staying competitive

More than 80 per cent of employees feel more productive when working from home, research finds.

Marketing

How best to use video in your business

Here , Andrew Ogden offers ten top tips on how you can use video to help engage your employees.

News

Businesses held back by tax and regulatory changes

Almost two thirds of businesses claim that the lack of skilled workers available and constant alterations to tax and regulatory requirements are adding significant pressures to their business.

Business management

How to bring out the best in your team

Here, we look at what action to take to ensure your team grows and develops as you want it to

News

UK employees take exception to their office environment

UK workers are the least satisfied with their office ambience, a study finds.

News

Freelancers continue to struggle with bad debt

UK freelancers are owed an average of £5431.03 in late payments, with 36 per cent borrowing from a payday loan firm to cover a shortfall.

Business Technology

Why single factor authentication is outdated 

Here is why using just a password or another sole form of security to protect online systems and portals won’t cut the mustard anymore.

International Business

Businesses profit from trading internationally

Three quarters of UK companies doing some form of business internationally say going global has made their business more profitable, research finds.

Office & home working

The realities of setting up a home business

Four company owners discuss their decision to build a business from home and how the setup suits their personal and professional lives.

Business management

The success story of Rentokil

Here's how one company's ambitions saw success in a sector others wouldn't touch.

Advice

​The rise, fall and rise of the rental market

The private rental and buy-to- let markets are set for a huge overhaul amid widespread stamp duty and taxation changes.

Advice

Transferring money is now easier than ever

Here are the best choices for small business owners looking for money transfer options.