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 Loans

A brief history of online debt finance

How has the internet transformed business access to debt finance? And what does the future hold? Fleximize’s Peter Tuvey explores.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to start and grow an innovative creative agency

Here, Neil Hughston talks about how he grew his creative agency business and learned from the failures in his previous company.

Startup Funding and Grants

Five reasons why taking out a loan could save your business

Here, we look at some of the most common reasons for a small business to take out a loan.

Small Business Insurance

A guide to picking the right insurance for your business

Without an adequate insurance policy to cover your back at all times, your business could face financial ruin. Here's how to avoid that fate.

Employing & managing staff

The future of HR is here: how can businesses adapt?

Here, Donal Laverty and Jonathan Richards explore what the future of HR looks like and provide tips on how businesses can get on the front foot.

Buying and selling a company

Seafront model village, railway and gardens for sale

Here's a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase one of Yarmouth’s best-loved family attractions.

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.