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.

Finding and selling to customers

Boosting revenues to growing your small business

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how four small company owners grew their revenues, and examines what you should consider when ramping up turnover this year.

Business Loans

How to get approved for a small business loan

Here, Peter Tuvey gives a few tips on how a small business owner can get that all-important ‘yes’ from a chosen lender.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working requests and how to handle them

Samantha Castle offers some advice on how to balance employee expectations and the needs of your business.

Advice

How your business can think small but grow big

Jon Feingold discusses the importance of retaining a customer focus as your business grows and becomes more complex.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to build a business that stands out in a traditional marketplace

Here, Chris Kaye gives some top tips on how you can get the upper hand when it comes to making your business stand out from the rest.

Legal advice

How to manage employee expectations on holiday requests

As businesses and employees look forward to the year ahead, Raphael Prais explores a matter employees may now be planning for – annual leave.

Business Technology

Manufacturing a solution to the demands of the digital revolution

Stephen Dyson explores how digital manufacturing can help businesses undergoing a digital revolution.

Marketing

How to make your digital marketing work harder for you

Here are some key focus areas to consider in the field of digital marketing strategies to bring structure to your processes.

Advice

How to regain your motivation as a small business owner

It's inevitable that your motivation levels will take a hit at some point near the beginning of your business journey. Grainne Kelly gives some top tips for regaining your work mojo.

Business Technology

Business technology trends for 2017

Here, Russell Hargreaves goes through a list of the top technology trends we are set to see more of in 2017.

Alternative finance

The future of crowd investment is bright

Optimism abounds amongst the higher echelons of the equity crowd investment world. Here are four reasons why the future of crowd investment is looking particularly bright as we head into 2017.