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Ben Lobel

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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.

Employing & managing staff

Maintaining productivity on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

With most retailers offering huge discounts on products, can employees resist the urge to do their Christmas shopping while on the clock?

Export & Import

Why customer-centricity is key to global expansion

Marc Rees discusses how small businesses can go global effectively and what considerations need to be accounted for before the globalisation process begins.

Business management

Lessons learnt from Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 crisis

In the second of our monthly series ‘Lessons Learnt’, Jennifer Janson explores Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 going up in flames and what businesses can take away from the episode.

Employing & managing staff

How small businesses can keep employees motivated at Christmas

Jacqui Glenn looks at the lasting impact of seasonal recognition but also the importance of implementing a year-long employee engagement strategy.

News

Government ‘must bear the costs’ of new SME tax obligations

The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) has called on the government to take primary responsibility for assisting businesses to meet their new obligations under HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme.

Export & Import

A small business guide to launching in a new country

Launching in a new country can be seem daunting. Yet, with some business savvy and preparation, you can get it right and be successful. Grainne Kelly gives her top tips on broadening your horizons overseas.

Finding and selling to customers

The three most efficient ways to reach out to your customers

These days, social media is king and engaging with your customers online is essential. But what is the best way to engage with your audience, and how should you adapt your outreach programme to target different groups?

Employing & managing staff

How the introduction of the apprenticeship levy will help businesses

The Apprenticeship Levy – which comes into effect in April 2017 – promises to provide a greater financial incentive for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer apprenticeships and training programmes.

Blog

How Trump could be bad news for the UK’s small businesses

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election could have consequences for thousands of UK small and medium-sized businesses, especially as the US is the UK’s biggest export destination.

Advice

Three benefits to investing in commercial landscaping

Here's why dabbling in a little business landscaping could be worth pursuing for you and your small business.

Advice

How to lower the costs of owning your own plane

Being able to travel wherever they want is often the main attraction for budding pilots. Here's what to know when buying a small plane.

News

Donald and the UK tech industry: ‘Trump doesn’t understand technology’

Concerns have arisen over Donald Trump's US election victory and the impact on the technology scene in the UK.