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.

Business Ideas & Planning

Why air travel is a big opportunity for start-up businesses

Across all industries, innovation in mobile and location-based services has been rapid, but for obvious reasons travel has been a particular hotspot, with services such as Uber and AirBnB exploding onto the scene in recent years.

Office & home working

Office Halloween party ideas for your small business

Here are some great ideas to incorporate into your office Halloween party.

Advice

Seven basic pieces of advice for entrepreneurs to consider

Here, Mihir Kapadia shares some fundamental pointers on how to handle the rollercoaster ride of being an entrepreneur.

Finding and selling to customers

Why the power of data should not be underestimated

In this piece, we speak to three businesses for a first-hand view of how they use data, and the benefits they enjoy.

Business Technology

9 tips for small business owners contemplating a PC purchase

Here, we look at some top tips for small businesses looking to update their technology with a new PC.

Setting up a company

How to make money from your online video course

Here, Fionnuala Bland investigates how you can take a slice of the online learning industry.

Advice

Thinking of writing a business book? Here’s what you should know

Mindy Gibbins-Klein gives some pointers on how to structure your bestselling book.

Advice

Punch above your weight: How your small business can appear bigger

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at the measures your early-stage company can take to appear larger and more established.

News

Business community welcomes backing of third runway

The government's approval of a third runway at Heathrow has been met with relief by business leaders.

Business Technology

How to check your online business is mobile-friendly for your customers

Here, Rhianna Camp looks at four essential tools to help you check if your website is mobile-friendly.

Blog

World, we are still open for business

Leon Edwards explores the business misconceptions on exporting to and from the UK post Brexit, in relation to his own company's trading patterns.

Finding and selling to customers

How no-obligation tactics and transparent pricing can improve your sales

In this piece, Julian Betts shares his thoughts on how dropping the hard sell can improve your sales figures in the digital age.