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.

Advice

Starting a business with your spouse: A small business guide

In this piece, we give some tips on how to make a success of going into business with your spouse.

Employing & managing staff

Statutory sick pay minimum payments for employees

What is the minimum I am legally required to pay in sick leave for part-time and full-time workers?

Marketing

Five effective digital marketing tips for a small business

The digital world is a crowded place. Marketers are clamouring to have their voice heard. On top of this, the concentration span of customers is diminishing. How, as a start-up, can you get your voice heard? Here are some digital marketing tips.

Finding and selling to customers

Small business essentials: The art of e-commerce

Whether you’ve done it before or it’s your first venture, there has never been a better time to explore the money-making potential of e-commerce, says Patrick Foster.

Office & home working

Co-working: The new trend in modern business

In this piece, we look at the rise of co-working, the sharing of a work environment between groups of people of different goals.

Office & home working

Will the gig economy replace the job for life?

Are the days of a ‘job for life’ long gone? Here, we examine the recent rise of the gig economy and its impact on modern working practices.

News

Small Business Summit: Come to our conference for expert guidance

The inaugural Small Business Showcase, held on October 31st at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel, will offer essential guidance on starting and growing your business. Register for free today!

Legal advice

How to get an ROI on your legal spend

How can you get legal to grow with the rest of your business and provide an ROI? Here, we look into the matter.

Advice

How to make the transition from freelancer to small business

Making the transition from freelancer to small business can be pretty daunting. In this piece, we look at how to prepare for the switch.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to start a furniture business

In this article, we take a look at some of the things you should prioritise if you intend to set up your own furniture company.

Business Technology

Five ways small businesses can compete with giants in SEO

There are a few techniques you can execute that can give you the edge in SEO. Here, we take a look at them.