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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.

Running your small business – essential guide

You will always face challenges, but by following these steps, you can face those challenges with confidence and crack on with what you do best: growing your business

Running a Business

Business Technology

The Big Switch Off guide: What you need to know

From why and when it’s happening to how to prepare, here’s everything you need to know about the Big Switch Off. 

Marketing

Top 6 social media platforms for your small business

Social media can be a great asset for your business – if you make the right choice of platforms

Running a Business

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Extended Producer Responsibility puts the responsibility for recycling packaging materials back onto the manufacturer or importer. It costs UK businesses extra in compliance fees

Business Ideas & Planning

How to write a marketing plan

This guide offers practical advice on developing and writing a marketing plan using simple English

International Business

EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one

Here, we go through all you need to know about EORI numbers, who should register, how to apply and where to go for more help

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

Running a Business

Last-minute ways to prepare your small business for the FIFA World Cup

If your small business hasn’t prepared for the FIFA World Cup 2026, don’t panic. There are plenty of things you can do to get ready for 11 June

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

Running a Business

Last-minute ways to prepare your small business for the FIFA World Cup

If your small business hasn’t prepared for the FIFA World Cup 2026, don’t panic. There are plenty of things you can do to get ready for 11 June

Legal advice

Co-ownership of commercial property – what you should do if you can’t agree on what happens to it

Know where you stand on co-ownership commercial property disputes before you go down the litigation route, says Katarina Morgan

Marketing

Reddit: An Overlooked Marketing Tool

Reddit can offer your business a wide range of benefits, from market insights to unique advertising opportunities.

Marketing

Top social media tips for small businesses

Achieving social media success as a small business requires knowledge of the right platforms, a comprehensive strategy, and persistence. Here, we reveal social media tips to help you succeed

Marketing

Marketing a new business

Half of UK businesses don’t have a marketing plan. Here’s how to ensure you get ahead of the pack

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Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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

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?