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.

Business Technology

The sensitive data hidden in your documents that you didn’t know about

How can metadata make your life easier as a small business owner? Here, we find out.

Business management

How to rebuild your small business after a reputation blow

Claire Wilson discusses how to recover from a bad reputation and rebuild your small business’ image through a solid content strategy.

Employing & managing staff

How SMEs can break down recruitment barriers and lead a talent revolution

Rebekah Wallis reveals how confusing job descriptions are preventing young job seekers from entering the workforce, and what can be done.

Employing & managing staff

How to motivate employees on temporary contracts

Jacqui Glenn considers the challenges employers face when it comes to motivating employees on temporary contracts.

Getting Online

Seven ways to monetise your website that will pay off

Phil Coleman shares seven of the most effective, tried and tested website monetisation tips for your business.

Marketing

Five mistakes affiliate marketers make with their new business

How quickly your affiliate business grows and how much you earn all depends on you, as Phil Coleman explains.

News

Running a small food business: Essential health and safety information

Here are some vital health and safety tips for those aspiring to start their own food business.

Marketing

What living in an on-demand society means for small business tech

Dean Withey discusses best practice tips for mobile messaging campaigns that small businesses need to follow.

Marketing

Six tips to small business success in SMS marketing

Matthew Winters explores how your small business can use SMS marketing to its advantage.

Business Technology

Seven essentials for creating an unbeatable mobile ERP strategy

Here are seven essential points to help your small business utilise mobile ERP.

Business management

Stress busting tips for small business owners

Here, we offer advice on how to recognise the first signs of stress, and explore solutions to make life more efficient for business owners.

Employing & managing staff

What employers need to know about changes to benefits in kind

Helena Smith outlines everything businesses need to know about the changes to benefits in kind provided through a salary sacrifice scheme.