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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 get a business landline number for your mobile

A business landline number on your mobile phone makes it easier to manage your day-to-day commitments. Here's how to get one

Business Technology

Business management

Why toilets are a hidden revenue stream for UK businesses

Public toilets are disappearing from high streets, but making your business' toilets available could attract new customers and extra revenue

Business management

How to find the best energy supplier for your small business

With a steep rise in energy prices, we show you how to find the right energy supplier for your small business

Business Technology

Businesses investing in AI see limited returns as workforce skills gap holds back impact

AI training platform, QA, explain the AI skills gap and the effect it has on your business. Find out how their training courses can help

Finding and selling to customers

How to increase profits – without raising prices

Finding and selling to customers

Sales pipeline management from a small business perspective

In this guide, you'll find out what a sales pipeline is, how to set one up and how to manage it – with tips from the experts.

Employing & managing staff

Top benefits of HR software for small businesses

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of HR software and how it can help you manage your staff

Finding and selling to customers

Free advertising ideas for small businesses

Discover free advertising ideas for your small business that can increase your revenue and brand awareness easily

Employing & managing staff

Top benefits of HR software for small businesses

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of HR software and how it can help you manage your staff

Finding and selling to customers

Free advertising ideas for small businesses

Discover free advertising ideas for your small business that can increase your revenue and brand awareness easily

Business Technology

11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are 11 HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Marketing

How to create a YouTube channel for your small business

Before you jump in and start creating content for your channel, you need to create a YouTube account for your small business. Here's how

Business Technology

The best CRM system for your micro business

A customer relationship management (CRM) system can really help your micro business to grow. We take a look at some platforms and their key features.

Marketing

How to handle fake reviews

Have you suddenly been swamped by negative reviews online? You could be being targeted by scammers

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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.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade