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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.

Marketing

Word of mouth most powerful marketing tool

Word of mouth is the single most useful form of marketing for small businesses, finds research.

Government Grants

Avenues for startup grants

Recruitment consultant MBA & Company won £1,000 through the Shell Livewire Award, and jewellery retailer Mama Jewels benefitted from a startup business grant from a local council. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to each to find out how the government grants were achieved.

News

UK set for boost in international trade

The UK economy is likely to benefit from an increase in international trade over the next three months, according to a study.

Government Grants

Getting a technology grant – Case Study

Speech recognition technology provider Voxgen was awarded £214,000 business grant by the Technology Strategy Board.

Finding and selling to customers

Going for gold

As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.

Small Business Banking

Get investing

When cash savings rates are low, some people start thinking about putting their money into investments and there are plenty to choose from.

Business Ideas & Planning

To what address should I register my business?

I am going to start up a new business. I don't want to register my home address, although I will be using my home as my office. What are my options and can I do this?

Business Technology

Marcus Wareham’s Mfuse is making gaming mobile

In 2003, Marcus Wareham founded Mfuse, which provides technology that enables mobile devices to be used for gambling.

News

Businesses and candidates fall short at interview

Job candidates and employers are failing to prepare adequately for job interviews, research finds.

Business management

A smooth path to managing growth

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how to manage the challenges of business expansion before they become major problems.

Business Loans

Credit Cards Loans – Should you steer clear of store cards?

This article looks at the pros and cons of credit card loans and store cards.

News

FSB: Small firms key to strengthening the recovery

The national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses has called on the government to create a country fit for entrepreneurs in its Budget tomorrow.