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This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.

How to protect your business during divorce: A guide for SME owners

Protecting your business while navigating divorce can be complicated but with the right approach, your SME doesn’t have to be a casualty

Running a Business

Small Business Insurance

A guide to cyber liability insurance for a small business

If your business takes online payments, stores customer data, or relies on IT systems, cyber liability insurance is essential. It provides financial protection, helps you comply with regulations, and can help your business to recover quickly from cyber incidents.

Business management

Why a business savings account is smart business

When we think savings, its usually in the context of personal finances but just as personal savings are vital for financial wellness, a business savings plan is key factor in keeping your business on track

Employing & managing staff

Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation?

We take a look at Labour's Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

Business Technology

Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best

What's the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.

Legal advice

A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration

SmallBusiness.co.uk and intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.

Legal advice

The new Procurement Act and how it affects SMEs

The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses

Legal advice

A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration

SmallBusiness.co.uk and intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.

Legal advice

The new Procurement Act and how it affects SMEs

The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses

Employing & managing staff

How to hire overseas employees

Let’s take a look at the process of finding and managing an overseas workforce online.

Business management

Small business savings account comparison

We've rounded up some of the best small business savings offerings around, comparing easy access, fixed and notice accounts.

Employing & managing staff

Employer of Record – everything you need to know

Interested in hiring overseas talent? We're delving into Employer of Record - what it is, the pros and cons and if it's right for you

Employing & managing staff

Hiring an apprentice: The benefits for a small company

Taking on an apprentice can inject youthful energy and ideas into your company. A guide to how to enrol an apprentice into your small business

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Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis