Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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
From proficient project management to strong staff coordination here are some pointers to making it all come together as a company.
Employing & managing staff
Here's what to consider when you take on new hires for a business team.
News
Well over half of UK small and medium-sized enterprises plan to enter new markets in the next two years, research finds.
News
The number of business start-ups in the UK has reached a record high, according to government figures.
Export & Import
Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.
News
The Spending Review had 'little to offer' the micro-business community, say business commentators.
News
Business owners and advisers have called upon the government to shake up taxes ahead of the Autumn Statement.
News
Retailers across London's West End are preparing for a Black Friday rush which is set to see an estimated £100 million spent in the area in just 24 hours.
Blog
Business travel doesn't always go smoothly. A successful and enjoyable trip is far more likely if you plan ahead.
Alternative finance
In this piece in association with Fundbird, Andrew Weaver of Lawyerfair discusses why it is important to find the backer or funding institution that is right for your sector.
News
Flirting and gossip are two of the most common things people working from home miss about the office.
News
Almost half of salespeople are concerned about falling sales and identifying new opportunities to replace lost customers, research finds.