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.

Accounting

Why it is costing UK companies to be in the dark about R&D

Just 1 per cent of eligible SMEs, according to HMRC, actually claim R&D tax relief. Many more should do so, argues Mark Tighe.

Finding and selling to customers

What your customers are thinking when they reach the checkout counter

Here, Kevin Freeguard discusses why it is critical for retailers to understand the drivers behind their customers' purchasing decisions at the checkout counter.

Marketing

Growing a digital marketing agency

Ben Norman discusses some of the keys to success for his digital marketing agency.

Work life balance

Top tips for mums in business

Being a mum, business woman and woman can be a juggle – here are some top tips for mums who are running businesses.

Accounting

Cash flow in business: Can your company afford to pay you?

Philip Ciniglio explores why creative ways of releasing cash is the trend in today's business landscape.

Marketing

How digital marketing can grow an e-commerce business

Andrew Heppinstall explains several key areas of digital marketing, and shows how they can be used to build and maintain your customer base and grow your e-commerce company.

Office & home working

How to create the perfect office environment

Lee Biggins outlines the steps you can take to creating the perfect office environment for your small business.

News

Consumers do not believe brands care about the social causes they promote

Following Pepsi’s widely criticised activism-themed ad, a study finds that a third of British people believe that brands don’t care about the social causes they promote.

Business management

Anthony Joshua: Five early signs of leadership greatness

George Karseras explains what business leaders can learn from how leading boxer Anthony Joshua goes about his work.

Employing & managing staff

National Mental Health Week: How to ensure your employees have good mental health

Here, Beate O'Neil asks: Are more employers looking at how to address mental health issues in the workplace and support their staff?

Legal advice

Shareholders’ agreement: Why is it necessary for your small business?

Asif Robbani discusses why getting a shareholders' agreement in place at the start of a business is so important.

Business Ideas & Planning

How one mother started a business to improve on the baby bib

Dawn Howe discusses how she navigated the early stages of her baby bib business.

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