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Ben Lobel

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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.

Advice

Valentine’s Day spending continues to rise

Here, we look at the upwards trajectory of UK Valentine's Day spending.

News

Two fifths of Britons seek to start a business 

Some 39 per cent of would-be entrepreneurs say they think every day about starting their own business, research finds.

Marketing

Addressing your marketing collateral for trade shows

Here, we look at why it is necessary to make your exhibition stall stand out with strong branding.

Business Technology

How to manage a small business from your iPhone

Here, we look at the tools that enable a small company owner to manage their business from one device.

Advice

Corporate gift etiquette: How to get it right

Here, we look at how to exercise judgment when giving a corporate gift.

Buying and selling a company

Buying a business: What you need to know

Stephen Attree outlines the most important stages that need to be considered in order to ensure the successful acquisition of a business.

Business management

Getting the credit you deserve as a small business

Here we look at the problem of small companies not being extended credit and what businesses can do to improve their credit score.

News

Bad debt hitting the construction sector hard

Every year, construction firms in the UK write off more than £10,000 each when customers do not pay, according to a recent report published by Bibby Financial Services.

Advice

Why SMEs should sort their cards for Valentine’s day  

Almost three fifths of small companies still do not have the means to process card payments. Gareth Poppleton discusses the increase in demand for card payment facilities.

Buying and selling a company

Preparing your small business for an exit

This piece, in association with Bibby Financial Services, looks at why it is always worth thinking about an exit plan, even in the early stages of your business.

News

Family business owners unsure about passing the torch

Two thirds of family business owners feel the next generation is not yet ready to take over, research finds.

Government Grants

Receiving grant funding as a social business

Ben Atkinson-Willes received a £5,000 grant from Kingston University and & £100,000 in match funding from UnLtd for his business Active Minds. He talks about starting his company and how he got hold of the funds.