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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 Ideas & Planning

The trials and tribulations of running a macaroon business

Rosie Ginday discusses her experience of setting up a macaroon business and the challenges she faced.

Office & home working

How an office layout can affect stress and motivation

A person’s office space is the place where he/she spends a significant amount of time in the day. So, just like home, the arrangement of furniture, and other infrastructure of office can have a considerable impact on one’s life, stress and motivation.

Business management

A turbulent 2016 paves the way for a tech-fuelled 2017

Following arguably the most turbulent year in recent history, Paul Haydock looks ahead to what 2017 has in store for the fintech and SME sectors.

Business Technology

Five reasons why investing in better equipment will help your business

Here, Saul Malpass discusses the main reasons for a small business to invest in new technology.

Employing & managing staff

How to hire the right talent at the right time

What you look for in new recruits, and how you attract them should evolve as your business grows and develops, says Alice Weightman.

Business management

How small suppliers can manage exchange rate issues

Saskia Johnston provides practical advice for small business owners who have been left out of pocket and confused by invoices from abroad.

Export & Import

New year’s logistics resolutions for small businesses

Jonathan Smith shares his thoughts on resolutions for small business owners regarding their relationship with logistics providers in 2017.

Employing & managing staff

Preparing for salary sacrifice changes

Nick Bustin outlines how changes to salary sacrifice schemes are going to work and what businesses need to do to prepare.

Advice

Millions of ‘emergency chairs’ to be used on Christmas Day

Many people will find themselves perched on an 'emergency chair' this Christmas.

Employing & managing staff

How to survive and thrive with distributed, multinational teams

In this piece, Andrew Filev explores how to make the most of an international set up in your growing company.

Business management

The dangers of ‘shy reporting’

Brett Simnett explains why reporting your challenges as much as your successes can lead to long-term business growth.

Finding and selling to customers

How your small business can succeed in the subscription economy

Here, John Phillips explores the huge opportunities that the subscriptions market holds for UK SMEs and entrepreneurs.