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Running a Business

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.

15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés

Having the right ePoS system in place can boost your business in far more ways than just payments. Here are 15 ePoS systems to check out

Business Technology

Marketing

Rising Stars by Amazon Ads: Small Businesses, Big Ambitions

Marketing

How to run your Black Friday marketing campaign 

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

Business Technology

Cheapest card payment machines

We show you the cheapest card machines that are available on the market by transaction fee

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.

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

Featuring the SumUp Air, Zettle 2, and Small Business Pro, we break down the fees and functions of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses

Small Business Insurance

Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it? 

Here, we answer all of your questions around employers' liability insurance - how much will you pay and what happens if you don't have it?

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

Featuring the SumUp Air, Zettle 2, and Small Business Pro, we break down the fees and functions of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses

Small Business Insurance

Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it? 

Here, we answer all of your questions around employers' liability insurance - how much will you pay and what happens if you don't have it?

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 management

Five tell-tale signs that stress is affecting your work life

It can be hard to cope when work gets too much. Here are some helpful tips to help you manage your stress.

Business Technology

What are productivity and collaboration tools for business? 

In partnership with Google Workspace, we explain how productivity and collaboration tools can boost your small business

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do you need for a small business?

From liability insurance to property protection, small business owners must be aware of the measures to enact to protect their company. Here, we look at what cover is out there and which key policies should be considered.

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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Partner content

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