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 Ideas & Planning

How online platforms have changed the game

Here, we look at how four online platforms have disrupted the sector in which they operate.

Business Technology

Don’t let security issues negate the benefits of mobile working

There’s no stopping mobile working, but recent security breaches should keep businesses on their toes, argues Alistair Millar of Altodigital.

International Business

Get your business ready for expanding internationally

In this piece, we look at the strategies to help your business prepare for expanding internationally.

Advice

Should your business invest in cryptocurrencies?

Can your company genuinely benefit from investing in the cryptocurrency phenomenon? Here, we find out.

Investing in a franchise

How to start a franchise business

Those investors who want to know how to start a franchise business should read this simplified guide.

Getting Online

How websites can get ready for GDPR

For online lead websites, GDPR will pose a significant change to how they process and handle data, as we explore here.

Business management

The pros and cons of outsourcing for small businesses

As a business slowly grows, one of the ways to achieve higher efficiency for a lower investment is to turn to outsourcing, as we reveal in this piece.

Business Technology

Coding: The business language of today

In this piece, Uval Blumenfeld of Wix discusses why, for small businesses, learning to code is a starting point for those who want to keep up with the growing need for digital skills.

Tax

R&D tax credits: A boost for small businesses

In this piece Jenny Tragner, director of R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown, discusses how R&D tax credits are helping small businesses and SMEs to innovate and thrive.

Export & Import

Importing: The Poor Relation’s Story?

The survival of many SMEs is based on the imports they bring into the UK and then sell here, argues Phil Tobin of Bibby Financial Services.

Business Loans

Why it’s time to look online for business funding

Here, Peter Tuvey of Fleximize examines the key benefits of alternative finance compared to bank loans.

Startup Funding and Grants

How much does it really cost to start a small business?

Here, we break down where your money is likely to be spent when starting your new business.

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