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

Is AI capable of being a moral compass? Facebook’s anti-terror AI dreams are fantasy

Facebook has a responsibility to find a way to prevent and protect users from dangerous content, but do ideas for the use of ‘superhuman’ AI offer a realistic solution?

Marketing

A step-by-step guide to starting a WordPress blog

This comprehensive guide will help you create a WordPress blog without any technical expertise.

Advice

Why is Hull such a good city for start-ups?

Here, we look at why Hull has acquired a favourable reputation as a hub for new companies.

Marketing

Seven content types that will optimise your conversion rate

These content types are all things you've seen before, but have you ever thought about how you could leverage them for your own marketing campaigns?

Business management

The conscious guide to stress in the workplace

Neil Seligman discusses stress in the workplace and how to react to it.

Advice

Top five business books that every entrepreneur should read

In time for World Book Day, five entrepreneurs reveal their most influential and inspiring reads.

Business Technology

Why technology should be every business owner’s best friend

Here, Tim Campbell, the first Apprentice winner, offers his tips on how technology and a bit of self-discipline can help you reduce stress, take back control, and grow your business.

Business Technology

What is digital transformation and what does it mean for SMEs?

What does the term 'digital transformation' mean and why should SMEs be getting on board? Here, Matt Hunt takes a look.

Business Technology

What small businesses should know about email archiving

Not everyone understands the importance of archiving important email communications. Here, we look into it.

Accounting

Businesses must act now to prepare for gender pay reporting

Getting gender pay reporting right can require a significant amount of effort and consideration, says Helen Hughes.

Advice

How small businesses can take advantage of on-shoring and deglobalisation

Here, Duncan Brock explains how UK small businesses are in a great position to take advantage of the current political climate.

Business Technology

Artificial intelligence: The secret sauce for small businesses

Sanj Bhayro discusses how artificial intelligence can give small businesses an advantage against larger players.