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.

Small Business Insurance

How insurance advisers can utilise new technology to lower premiums for clients

Employing & managing staff

Cost is the most important factor for small businesses when recruiting

The cost of recruitment is the most important factor when selecting a recruitment partner, research finds.

Advice

How Forex trading with Xtrade can help you bring in extra profit

Here are some approaches to Forex trading with Xtrade that may improve your odds of taking a profit.

Employing & managing staff

Business tips on preparing for a smooth handover

Here, Lynn Morrison gives her tips on how to handle the notoriously tricky period of the employee handover.

Business management

Why businesses need to be bolder about seizing opportunities post-Brexit

Robert Gordon issues advice to businesses and government on managing in times of uncertainty post-Brexit.

Blog

What does the future hold for the e-commerce market?

Matthew Robertson discusses what the e-commerce market might look like in ten years time, from a variety of perspectives including delivery, e-commerce and retail.

Employing & managing staff

How recognition schemes help to retain graduate talent

Keeping talented graduates in your company for the long haul can be a big benefit to your business. Kevin Chamberlain explains how engagement is key and how employee recognition schemes can help.

Marketing

The benefits of an integrated professional and personal online presence

Javier Camara discussed why entrepreneurs cannot and shouldn’t separate their personal and professional lives.

Office & home working

How to find the right business premises as a freelancer

Here, Olly Olsen looks at the options to consider when choosing the accommodation for your freelance business.

News

Staff plan to use work time to search for retail bargains

Two thirds of employees (67 per cent) will use paid time to surf the web for both Black Friday and Christmas shopping, research finds.

Employing & managing staff

Building an effective candidate experience to attract the best talent

Alex Pavlou shares five tips on how small businesses can design a 'candidate experience' to attract the best talent.

Setting up a company

A guide to starting your own electrician business

With the right qualifications and tools electricians can make a successful living. Here are some pointers to starting up in the industry.