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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.

How one e-cigarette company overcame the challenges of the high street

In this piece, we investigate how James Dunworth and E-cigarette Direct took on the high street and won – and how other retailers can follow his example.

Business management

Business management

How to make prioritising a priority in your business

In this piece, Gabriele Ottino gives his top tips on how to ensure you prioritise effectively and make the most of your valuable time.

Business management

How entering awards can help your business grow

Francesca James, co-founder of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards, explains how entering awards can bring you closer to achieving your business goals.

Business management

Brexit: what businesses should do before we leave the European Union

The time is ticking until Brexit and there's no sense in waiting around. Mohit Paul of BluJay Solutions explains how you should prepare for customs, tariff and trade changes before we leave the European Union.

Business management

Six tips for success in your fitness business

Julia Stent, CEO of personal trainer site Spotter, shares her tips for success in the fitness industry.

Business management

How to grow your business in the early stages

Feast It co-founder and CEO Digby Vollrath shares his tips on how to develop your small business in the early stages.

Business management

Insolvency: government initiatives have failed small businesses

Insolvency has reached a near six-year high and it's hitting small businesses hard. Mark Gardner from Excello Law, explains how the government has failed.

Business management

Why purpose is vital to your business

Purpose plays a part in any business – Helen Rosethorn of Prophet explains why it should be a top priority.

Business management

Insolvency: government initiatives have failed small businesses

Insolvency has reached a near six-year high and it's hitting small businesses hard. Mark Gardner from Excello Law, explains how the government has failed.

Business management

Why purpose is vital to your business

Purpose plays a part in any business – Helen Rosethorn of Prophet explains why it should be a top priority.

Business management

It’s your fault Toys R Us closed (partly)

Here, Peter Watson discusses the consumer decisions that led to the downfall of the toy retail institution.

Business management

Late payments do growing damage to business owners’ mental health

Late payments are becoming a greater source of mental health issues like stress, anxiety and depression. Find out how to respond to the most common excuses for delayed payments.

Business management

Horizontal innovation: What is it and how can it boost the SME community?

Horizontal innovation offers SMEs an untapped growth opportunity, states Kieron Salter, managing director of high performance engineering consultancy KWSP.

Business management

Small business lessons learnt from the Oxfam scandal

Here, Jennifer Janson looks at what small businesses can learn from Oxfam's perceived cover-up of allegations surrounding the improper conduct of its employees in Haiti in 2011.

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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