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.

News

Study reveals bad IT habits in SMEs

Bad IT habits are rife in offices up and down the country, with some posing serious security threats, research finds.

Business management

Do you know how much printer ink your business is wasting every day?

Make sure you keep a lid on your costs with this advice on economising on your printer.

News

Finding the right talent is number one issue for business leaders

A shortage of talent is the top concern for businesses, followed by growing revenues and maximising profitability, finds a study.

News

A third of UK SMEs have grown over past two years

Some 33 per cent of small companies have added employees since 2013, research finds.

News

Small companies at the mercy of volatile revenues

Small businesses across the UK are experiencing their most volatile retail sales year for more than a decade, finds a study.

Government Grants

How a small jewellery business secured a government grant

Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.

Employing & managing staff

Budget 2015: Thoughts from small businesses on the National Living Wage  

Here, we look at the business community's view on the impact Osborne's National Living Wage will have on small companies.

Alternative finance

The growth of alternative finance

Here are some methods of funding to consider, many of which haven't arisen until recent years.

News

Business owners concerned about security issues when sharing content

Some 94 per cent of business professionals are wary about how their content is viewed or managed, research finds.

Business Technology

Trends taking place in UK telecoms in 2015 

With VoIP becoming more popular among businesses and nascent technologies such as the Internet of Things beginning to take shape, there’s a lot happening in 2015, as Patrick Lincoln writes.

News

Small businesses call for government to deliver on pre-election promises

SME owners want pledges on key issues such as business rates and red tape to be fulfilled, finds a study.

Office & home working

Is your company culture good for business?

Rod Davies discusses the creation of a company environment where your business can thrive.