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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.

Finding and selling to customers

How three businesses are gearing up for Black Friday

Here, three small companies reveal their preparations for what could be the biggest retail day of the year.

Startup Funding and Grants

How to obtain 83 per cent public funding for your innovative start-up

Here, we look at how R&D tax credits, together with the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, could provide you with up with the bulk of your funding requirements.

Business management

The international business advisers’ view on Brexit

Here, we look at some international business views from the UK200Group Annual Conference on the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Tax

A quick guide to managing your taxes in the sharing economy

Here is a guide on the current rulings affecting self-employed individuals that sharing economy users should be aware of.

Marketing

Five reasons why small businesses should focus on PPC before SEO

Here, we look at the merits of targeting PPC for your small business marketing before trying to tackle the riddle of SEO.

News

UK small businesses plan to reduce costs in 2017

Brexit has sparked the urge for companies to cut back, with rising costs, uncertainty and financial concerns troubling small businesses.

Export & Import

Can retailers keep up with growing e-commerce delivery demands?

With peak shopping season just around the corner, retailers must recognise and adapt to the rapid changes we are seeing in logistics, argues Matthew Robertson.

Startup Funding and Grants

How to find funding for your small business

Here is an exhaustive list of all the small business funding options you should pursue for your company's growth.

Blog

How small businesses can bridge the tech skills gap

The tech skills gap is widening with each passing year in the UK, and we need to be clever if we’re going to find a way to bridge it, says Paul Haydock.

Finding and selling to customers

Black Friday: How to gear up your online retail business

Andy Richley explores the measures you must take to have a successful Black Friday as an online retail business.

Investing in a franchise

Investing in a franchise: Taking on a greeting card operation

Former BP forecourt manager Gayan Weerakkody discusses how he uprooted his family to take on the arm of a successful greetings card franchise.

Business Technology

Why regional co-location is a great option for small businesses

Here, we look at regional co-location as an option for SMEs to better service their data management needs.

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