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.

Getting Online

Top tips for building an online brand

In this piece, brought to you in association with .co.uk, the number one domain for British business, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the main things you should consider to ensure your online company gets the exposure it needs to be successful.

Accounting

An SME guide to invoicing

Here, SmallBusiness.co.uk gives some pointers on keeping the cash flowing in with efficient and timely invoicing.

International Business

Why small companies should embark on an international trade adventure

In this piece, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks into the benefits of launching your product in foreign territories.

Export & Import

How a British fruit juice brand saw an opportunity to export

Exhibiting at international trade shows was key for the international success of fruit juice business James White Drinks. Here, founder Lawrence Mallinson explains his company's path to exporting.

News

Business is Great Britain campaign set up by Vince Cable to help smaller firms

A new campaign has been launched by the British government to provide additional support to small businesses around the country.

Advice

Why small businesses should act now to put right interest rate mis-selling

Businesses should act quickly if they fear they’ve been mis-sold swaps, but should beware of 'going in blind', says Daniel Hall, managing director of the All Square Treasury.

News

Small company owners planning to keep the business in the family

Almost half of UK small and medium-sized business owners look to pass the company on to their children, research finds.

Export & Import

How to choose a warehouse facility as a small business

Jan Walsh, head of proposition at delivery specialist Arrow XL, outlines the main supply chain considerations for storage options.

Export & Import

How 14-year-old Fraser Doherty turned his jam product into an international success

As a teenager, Fraser Doherty started making jam in his grandma's kitchen in 2003 and now exports account for 10 per cent of his company - and growing. He talks to the How-to Hub about his voyage into foreign markets and the logistical approach he took.

Export & Import

How a popcorn company grew into export markets

How-to Hub talks to Joe & Seph's co-founder Adam Sopher about his company's foray into exporting.

News

Small business owners burning the midnight oil

Almost half of company owners admit to regularly taking work home with them, research finds.

Office & home working

Limiting energy consumption for a small business

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the ways a small company can save energy.