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.

Business Technology

How technology is set to change the face of job hunting

The times of lengthy and complicated recruitment drives are long gone thanks to increasingly sophisticated online options, argues Elaine Lewis of jobmagnet.

Business Technology

Small business fraud: Why you could be the victim

Seemingly unsophisticated phishing scams have now evolved to a much more dangerous level of highly sophisticated fraud. Here, Gary Kearns of Vocalink reveals why the threat is not to be ignored.

Legal advice

Can email disclaimers protect your organisation?

Here, we find out why you may require email disclaimers.

Marketing

Ten ways technology companies can use a content marketing strategy

In today's business landscape, every company needs to have a content marketing strategy. Here, we take a look at how to approach yours.

Business Ideas & Planning

Why starting up in a ‘dry’ industry can give you the edge you need

In this piece Cat Pinkney, co-founder of Paycircle, explains why launching a product in a dull sector has been the key to the company's success.

Legal advice

Legal agreements for businesses: Necessary insurance for growth?

In this article by Stevens & Bolton LLP, we explore how pragmatism at the start-up and scale-up phases of a business can you help to navigate waters that may later prove turbulent.

Investing in a franchise

How do I know if franchising is for me?

Here, we look at how to ensure you're making the right decision to invest in a franchise.

Advice

How to start a financial company

The financial sector can be an attractive way of starting a company in a European country, as we explore here.

Office & home working

How start-ups and SMEs can benefit from a paperless office

Here are a few ways that your start up or SME can benefit from a paperless office - and ten tips to reduce paper use every day.

Advice

How listening to business advice can make you £2 million

Everyone gets business advice. But, as ISL recruitment director Alan Furley argues, it only starts to pay when you start listening.

Legal advice

How to avoid seven common financial and legal sins

There are some common legal and financial issues, frequently overlooked by business owners, that are worthy of review, argues Phil Mitchell of Harbour Key.

Advice

Five reasons to invest in commercial property

Here, we look at why it’s important to weigh up the costs and benefits before choosing to invest in commercial property.