Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
News
The average household in the UK this year is expected to spend £753 on the festive season this year.
Marketing
In this piece, Evelyn Timson, managing director of Aspect, explores how John Lewis started a national TV advertising event and what small businesses can learn from such adroit brand marketing.
Advice
In this piece, Verity Buckingham of Dentons discusses the Migration Advisory Committee's findings on the economic and social impact of the UK's exit from the EU.
Advice
Here, Gauri Kangai of Geovation discusses how being frugal makes smart business sense throughout your start-up’s scale phase.
Small Business Banking
Here, Alessio Balduini of Credit Data Research looks at four main reasons why Open Banking should be on the radar of all business owners.
Marketing
Here's a guide suggesting five tools that every small business should consider using to boost their PR opportunities.
Employing & managing staff
Here are three excellent examples of ways to improve your team's cohesion.
Advice
Here, Etienne Krieger looks at the ways for older people to ensure their venture is as secure and successful as possible.
Business management
Here, Brian Harris of Currencies Direct identifies seven areas where planning for Brexit today will benefit your company in the future.
Advice
Here are a few tips to help you with risk management for your digital business.
Tax
Here’s how the government’s R&D Tax Credit initiatives are helping to foster innovation in small businesses across the UK.
Tax
Here, we look at what you need to do to get a VAT refund.