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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.

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

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.

Business management

The Brexit opportunity: How small businesses can thrive in a post-Brexit landscape

In this article, Reuben Singh reveals why Brexit is poised to create huge opportunities for small businesses.

Business management

How strategies are used for building transparency in the workplace

Here, we look at how businesses can gain a broad perspective of organisational performance through real-time management systems.

Business management

Is your business GDPR compliant?

Time is ticking for businesses to ensure GDPR compliance. Here, we look at the factors to consider in the run-up to the May 25th deadline.

Business management

How strategies are used for building transparency in the workplace

Here, we look at how businesses can gain a broad perspective of organisational performance through real-time management systems.

Business management

Is your business GDPR compliant?

Time is ticking for businesses to ensure GDPR compliance. Here, we look at the factors to consider in the run-up to the May 25th deadline.

Business management

Top tips for assessing and managing risk in business projects

There are ways in which you can assess and manage risks effectively so that they don’t derail your business. Here, we provide some top tips to take onboard.

Business management

Top tips for business continuity – Preparing for the unexpected

Klaus Allion, managing director at ANT Telecom, automated communication specialists, discusses business continuity and the need for businesses to have a flexible and robust communications system to enable employees to work from any location.

Business management

Effective invoicing: Top tips for small businesses

In this post, Andrew Vear, Owner of Enterprise Badges, a global supplier of badge making machines and components, offers his top tips and advice on how to successfully invoice customers. Although it may seem daunting, invoicing really doesn’t have to be, and after reading this you’ll be set and confident in your invoicing.

Business management

Eight elements that need to be in your business plan

A business plan is vital for business creation. If you are struggling to write your business plan, we have eight handy tips to help you on your way.

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.