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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.

5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers

With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the best ones around.

Business Technology

Getting Online

The 6 best free website builders for small businesses

Looking to build a professional website for your small business without spending a penny? Here are the 6 best free website builders ranked and compared.

Marketing

Lead generation vs brand awareness: where should leaders focus their marketing strategy?

Chasing leads or building a brand? The most effective strategies do both

Getting Online

How can I promote my small business website?

We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media

Getting Online

What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?

Do you want your small business to sell through the internet? Basic e-commerce packages offered by eight of the most popular website builders compared

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

Think small and win big – your SME strategy in the UK tender market

Winning a tender as an SME can feel like an uphill battle – but it doesn’t have to be. Jason Cooney explains how to land your next one

Marketing

How UK’s data law overhaul could reshape marketing

Keep ahead of the changes in the new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act)

Business management

Think small and win big – your SME strategy in the UK tender market

Winning a tender as an SME can feel like an uphill battle – but it doesn’t have to be. Jason Cooney explains how to land your next one

Marketing

How UK’s data law overhaul could reshape marketing

Keep ahead of the changes in the new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act)

Smart Energy GB

Request a smart meter for your business

Smart meters measure how much gas and electricity your business uses and share automatic readings with your energy supplier via the smart energy network.

Running a Business

The true role of a liquidator – what every small business owner needs to know

Understanding the duties of a liquidator is crucial to avoid any personal implications when a business is facing insolvency. Jonathan Cooper of The Director's Helpline discusses how this process can affect business owners

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.

Business management

Are you a born entrepreneur? Answer these questions to find out

Take on these questions from The Apprentice's Mike Soutar to see if you're innately an entrepreneur or an entrepreneur in development

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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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.