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Ben Lobel

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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

AA targets small businesses with move to card payment market

The AA has entered the card payments market in an attempt to deliver a better deal to small businesses.

Government Grants

How my business got a grant from a regional support hub

Rob Nicholls, managing director of Plastic Card Services, discusses his experience of getting a grant from the Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub.

Accounting

How my business benefited from R&D tax relief and EIS

Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, discusses how his company benefitted from R&D tax relief and EIS, and how yours can too.

Employing & managing staff

Building a positive workplace culture

Here, Mark Scanlon, chief executive of Personal Group, discusses how to create a great working environment for every single employee in your business.

Marketing

Ten ways to save money on your event

Here, Irma Hunkeler of BlueGlass.co.uk gives her top tips for businesses looking to run an event on a budget. 

Accounting

A small business guide to getting your cash flow right

In this piece James Poyser, CEO of inniAccounts, sets out a framework for getting your cash flow right.

Business management

Why understanding your back office support needs is vital for a thriving business

Here, Gordon Kaye and Sam Wason, co-founders and directors of Cathcart Associates, discuss the value of a good back office team.

Marketing

Business cards in the digital age

Is there a place for business cards in a digital world? In this piece, we find out.

Alternative finance

How I used Seedrs to raise money for my doorbell business

In this Q&A, we talk to John Nussey and his wife Avril O'Neill, founders of innovative doorbell solution Ding, about raising money on Seedrs.

Business Ideas & Planning

Proptech: How the estate agent business model is shifting

Gemma Young, CEO and co-founder of Settled discusses how an alternative to traditional business models is key, and how she aims to shake up the estate agent model.

Business Technology

Business continuity plan: What it is and why you need it

Bruce Penson, managing director of Pro Drive IT, discusses why business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans are crucial to protecting your organisation.

Marketing

How a rebrand can boost business growth

Neil Everatt, CEO of Selenity, discusses how his company approached a rebrand and the lessons small business owners should learn from his experience.