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.

Government Grants

How one small business achieved a grant for its cleantech operation

Here, Carlton Cummins, founder of Aceleron, discusses how his business secured a grant for essential equipment.

Marketing

How to make trade shows work for your small business

In this piece in association with Vistaprint, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about the value they obtained from attending exhibitions and trade shows.

Business Loans

What is revenue-based financing?

Fleximize’s Peter Tuvey looks at the rise of revenue-based financing, and how it differs to traditional forms of business funding.

Business management

How start-ups can successfully work with corporates

In this piece, Andy Shannon advises start-ups on the best ways to work with corporates to help achieve a mutually beneficial relationship.

Business Technology

Dealing with email overload as a small business owner

Here, Martin Perry explores how SMEs can take action against the overload of emails they have to deal with.

Legal advice

Taking steps to stamp out bribery in the workplace

Faris Dean discusses how small businesses can avoid bribery offences and ensure they remain diligent.

Business management

What you can do to make your office more eco-friendly

Here's why responsible business owners should be committing to protecting and preserving the planet.

Office & home working

Minimising work accidents: five top tips

Have a look at these five top tips to get started making your office a safer place.

Office & home working

First aid essentials for every workplace

Here, we look at why it's so important to keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your company.

Office & home working

Is your job putting your health at risk?

Here are some common workplace health risks for you to consider.

Getting Online

Why all small business websites need SSL certification

Having SSL certification - also known as the https prefix - is no longer just beneficial for your business website, it is practically essential.

Office & home working

What can we learn from Dutch ‘healing offices’?

In this piece we look at the offices that can adapt to manage the stress levels of their inhabitants.