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.

News

Uber drivers’ tribunal win a ‘disaster for UK plc’

The Uber tribunal case will open the floodgates for more workers to challenge their employers in pursuit of their rights, says a leading self-employment and contracting adviser.

Government Grants

How an events company benefitted from grants for small businesses

Here, Kate Gaskin, director of Right Angle Events, discusses how her company won grants from numerous organisations, from a local council to the Business Growth Fund.

Marketing

Why telling your business story will boost your brand

In an age where consumers are bombarded with numerical data, Jon Mowat explores the power of storytelling in successful marketing campaigns.

News

Business insolvencies on the rise, study finds

Statistics released by the Insolvency Service for Q3 2016 show a 2.2 per cent rise in corporate insolvencies, following the drop in the previous quarter.

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.