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.

Marketing

Why your digital marketing strategy needs a refresh

Here, we look at why you may need to put your marketing strategy at the top of the priority list.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Insurance Provider of the Year shortlist

Insurance Provider of the Year is the latest category shortlist to be released for the British Small Business Awards.

Advice

The advantages of chartering a private jet for business travel

Here, we look at the value of flying privately for business owners.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Young Business of the Year shortlist

The Young Business of the Year category at the British Small Business Awards will celebrate a company of less than three years old making a real impact in its chosen market.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Retail Business of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the shortlist for our new Retail Business of the Year category at the second annual British Small Business Awards.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Online Business of the Year shortlist

Our next shortlist release celebrates the small businesses most impressive in using online to elevate their revenues.

Small Business Insurance

You might have insurance, but is your company cyber covered?

Alastair Hartrup, Global CEO of Network Critical, discusses how a small business insurance review should include the risk of cybercrime.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Disruptor of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the British Small Business Awards finalists in the talent-laden category of Disruptor of the Year.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Alternative Finance Provider of the Year

The Alternative Finance Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding the operators most notable in financing small companies, considering factors such as volume of funds provided, innovative services and a dedicated SME offering.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to make a brand-new business idea a success

David Sonnenthal, director and founder of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, speaks about his experience starting a high-end pawn shop, and how entrepreneurs with fresh ideas can learn from his experiences.

Employing & managing staff

Three opportunities of a pre-paid employee engagement programme

Here, Heather Ribbans, head of prepaid at AFEX, explains how the introduction of a prepaid programme can maximise the efficiency of your workforce.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year

Here, we announce the shortlist for Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year, which will recognise the firm key to providing SMEs with an exceptional accountancy service.