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.

Advice

How to move your UK business to the Republic of Ireland

Why should you consider moving your UK business to Ireland? In this piece, we find out.

Advice

What small businesses can learn from Patek Philippe

Here, we look at how businesses can learn a lot from Patek Philippe.

Employing & managing staff

Are inappropriate social media posts a case for dismissal?

Ethan Peters, employment solicitor at LHS Solicitors, discusses the steps employers can take if employees post damaging social media content.

Employing & managing staff

How to help your employees beat the January Blues

How can you keep your top talent onboard in January? Here, Aliya Vigor-Robertson of JourneyHR investigates. 

Work life balance

How to turn your hobby into a new career

How do you know whether your Etsy sideline can be transformed into a money-making venture? Here, Andrew Mosby of Menzies LLP investigates.

Business Technology

Can small businesses survive software failures?

Phil Codd, managing director Ireland and UKI regional director at SQS Group, highlights the steps businesses must take to prevent software failures.

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.