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Business management

This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Karren Brady Q&A – 6 qualities of a successful entrepreneur

SmallBusiness.co.uk meets Baroness Karren Brady to learn more about her career as a businesswoman and pick up some tips for entrepreneurs

Business management

Business management

Corporate social responsibility: what is it and who benefits?

Simon Joyce, director of Anchor Vans, explains what corporate social responsibility is and how it can benefit your business.

Business management

6 easy steps to planning a project within a small business

Even an SME can execute a complicated project if they plan ahead properly, says David Baker of PRINCE2 Training. Here is a 6-step guide to project management

Business management

Book review – Your Business, Your Family, Their Future

Your Business, Your Family, Their Future - How to ensure your family enterprise thrives for generations by Emily Griffiths-Hamilton

Business management

Foreign exchange control could minimise the cost of business trips abroad

It may well start to cost more to send staff on business trips abroad but there are ways of controlling some costs by locking into foreign exchange rates, as Nick England of VFX Financial explains.

Business management

Small Business Commissioner Q&A: Paul Uppal talks about late payments

Small Business Commissioner, Paul Uppal, explains how he deals with late payment claims to get you the money that you're owed.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: I think turning down the Dragons was the right decision

Andrew Nowell, founder of PitPat, talks about appearing on Dragons' Den and declining their investment offers.

Business management

Sustainability: new government-supported project launches to help SMEs

An Eden Project-inspired programme is encouraging SMEs to focus on sustainability in their businesses with free guidance and advice.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: I think turning down the Dragons was the right decision

Andrew Nowell, founder of PitPat, talks about appearing on Dragons' Den and declining their investment offers.

Business management

Sustainability: new government-supported project launches to help SMEs

An Eden Project-inspired programme is encouraging SMEs to focus on sustainability in their businesses with free guidance and advice.

Business management

How becoming a mentor could boost your business

For many years now Paul Hargreaves of Cotswold Fayre has supported young people in business. He outlines the good mentoring can do - for the people being mentored and for the mentor.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: Jonathan Papworth, director of Person Centred Software

Jonathan Papworth is the co-founder and director of Person Centred Software, a firm who specialises in software for social care workers.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout

Smallbusiness.co.uk has a chat with Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout.

Business management

Is it safe to switch to a smaller business energy supplier?

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

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.

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16 ways to improve your business cash flow

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