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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.

Marketing

Lessons learned from New Balance’s political crisis

In the latest in our monthly series looking at how to handle reputational crises, Jennifer Janson discusses what can be learned from American shoe manufacturer New Balance and its pro-Trump outburst.

Employing & managing staff

How team bonding in the Christmas buildup can increase productivity

In the workplace, preparing for Christmas can help bond a stronger team, improve productivity and motivate staff.

Business management

Three manufacturing trends to look for in 2017

Here, we look at what to expect from the manufacturing industry in the coming year.

News

Small business appetite for equity finance increases

Small business appetite for long term equity-based finance has increased significantly in the last 12 months, research finds.

Business Ideas & Planning

The five biggest mistakes when leaving your job to start a business

Nick Wealthall explores the common mistakes made by people thinking about quitting their job to work on their own business.

Employing & managing staff

How to monitor diversity successfully

Jon Heuvel looks at the importance of business owners monitoring workforce diversity, navigating regulations and mitigating any potential risks.

Marketing

How to achieve first-rate marketing on a start-up budget

Sammy Blindell discusses the low-cost and no-cost marketing strategies that net the most significant results, in the least amount of time.

Business management

Why storytelling is important for business success

Paul Oberschneider discusses the power of storytelling and creating a vision for constructing a brand, building confidence, and getting funding.

International Business

Planning for overseas expansion: How to maintain a smooth transition

Here are five factors to contemplate as a small business owner when embarking in overseas trade.

Business management

A ten-step business checklist for a profitable year

Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness or cut costs, check out our ten-step checklist for achieving better profitability.

Employing & managing staff

Make employer brand your top priority in 2017

Dan Dackombe looks at what small businesses should have on what their 2017 resolution list when it comes to finding/hiring talent.

Business Technology

Small businesses and cyber crime at Christmas: Stay vigilant

In this piece, in association with Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at why companies must keep a keener eye out for cyber crime in the festive season.