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.

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Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

Setting up a company

Choosing between partnership or limited company status

Recent developments have made trading as a limited company more attractive.

Business management

Raising finance with your business plan

A business plan is essential if you are seeking funds from outside investors.

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New code of practice for equal pay

A revised Code of Practice on Equal Pay will come into force on 1 December after receiving Parliamentary approval.

Legal advice

A guide to writing your terms of business

Terms of business (also known as terms and conditions) are vital, as they establish levels of responsibility for companies and their customers.

Business management

Valuing goodwill and rebranding

When it comes to dissolving a long-term business partnership, you may need to consider areas such as valuing goodwill and rebranding.

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Help on hand for health and safety

A programme to help promote health and safety within small- and medium-sized companies has been launched by Andrew Smith, secretary of state for work and pensions.

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Government cracks down on crime

A crime reduction strategy developed by the Home Office is targeting crimes against small businesses, particularly retailers, who are worried about break-ins, robberies and violence.

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Business planning key to conserving cash

Businesses that fail to seek advice on business planning are six times more likely to need additional funding within 36 months of operating than those who seek professional advice, according to a survey from business planning software provider Palo Alto.

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Fulfilling your financial obligations

Your financial obligations will vary depending on the type of company you have, and your turnover.

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Finances fall short for firms in deprived areas

Firms in deprived areas of the UK are likely to receive lower loans than their counterparts in more affluent regions, according to research into small business financing by the Bank of England.

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Ensure you protect your intellectual property

Small businesses must protect their ideas and inventions or risk going out of business.