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.

Business management

When to expand your business

Thomas Villeneuve discusses the key considerations a small business owner needs to make when growing their operation.

News

Employees risking contagion by coming into the office sick

Workers are putting their health and that of their colleagues at risk by not taking time off work when they are sick with infectious illnesses.

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.