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.

News

SMEs reluctant to take on new staff in 2017

Businesses are cautious about hiring amid nerves about economic prospects and the uncertainties of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Business Technology

Work faster, easier and more accurately with direct debit management software

Debt management software is invaluable in situations where there are a lot of clients owing money, as we discover in this piece.

Business Technology

Mobile shopping – the saviour

The emergence of mobile shopping has changed the lives of many working people, and it's time to capitalise, as this piece shows.

Business Technology

The growing importance of sales and CRM apps for modern businesses

Sales and CRM apps are providing a great innovative way to keep businesses running productively, argues Paul Swaddle.

Finding and selling to customers

How to write a successful tender

Here, Celestine Ekpenyong looks at how a small business should go about submitting a successful tender.

Employing & managing staff

What businesses need to know about hiring and managing those with dyslexia

Here, Kate Headley outlines the legal requirements for making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for those living with dyslexia.

Finding and selling to customers

How small businesses can tap into the consumer mindset

In this piece, Jonathan Smith looks into how a business can fully understand the ways to unlock insights into consumer behaviour.

Business Technology

Cultivating an online presence: The gardening website that started from scratch

Lyndan Orvis discusses how his gardening company spent the last few years building its online presence, with some do's and don'ts for those who might be going through the same process.

Marketing

Strategies for SEO link building

Here, we look at why it's so important for SEO aspirants and veterans alike to provide top tier solutions in terms of links.

News

Changes to auditing rules has saved small businesses thousands each

Changes to the small companies audit exemption rules by the government in 2012 led to an estimated £4.6 billion in savings for SMEs in 2015, research finds.

News

Working Brits consider starting a business in 2017

Working Brits are getting itchy feet at work and are considering starting up their own businesses in 2017, research finds.

Small Business Insurance

Small Business announces partnership with Travelers

SmallBusiness.co.uk and Travelers are now working together to bring you the best business advice online.