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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 small businesses can expand into the public sector

The public sector procurement system is daunting for many SMEs, but in this piece, Penny Godfrey of Millstream reveals how SMEs can make the process easier.

Business management

Business management

How can UK companies tackle gender bias in 2018?

Freddie Alves, managing director, Talking Talent, explores the notion of gender parity and how businesses can tackle the gender bias in 2018.

Business management

Five ways to work well with family members

Working with family members really doesn’t deserve the bad press it receives, here are some tips to help you make it work.

Business management

UK directors report anxiety around communicating in the workplace

UK directors are twice as likely to experience ‘workplace performance anxiety’ than any other level, research discovers.

Business management

Ten ways business leaders can detox their business

Ian Baxter, chairman and founder of Baxter Freight, explains when business leaders should consider a detox for their company.

Business management

Is running a business bad for your health?

Running a small business ‘detrimental to physical health’, as 1.8 million SME owners have had a health scare since starting their business.

Business management

The biggest business trends we can expect in 2018

Here, Conor McArdle, content executive at Brighter Business, explores what trends will be impacting businesses in 2018.

Business management

Top tips for making your office communication more effective

Klaus Allion, managing director at ANT Telecom, gives his top tops on how businesses – both SMEs and large enterprises – can ensure the highest levels of productivity.

Business management

The biggest business trends we can expect in 2018

Here, Conor McArdle, content executive at Brighter Business, explores what trends will be impacting businesses in 2018.

Business management

Top tips for making your office communication more effective

Klaus Allion, managing director at ANT Telecom, gives his top tops on how businesses – both SMEs and large enterprises – can ensure the highest levels of productivity.

Business management

Best ways for small business owners to save money

As a small business owner, it is absolutely pertinent to make more money than you’re spending. If you do not, you’re going to run into serious problems and you’ll probably be forced into bankruptcy before you know it.

Business management

Finding stability: How to survive a business disaster

Paul Blore, managing director at Netmetix, explores the options available to organisations to avoid disaster.

Business management

The pros and cons of outsourcing for small businesses

As a business slowly grows, one of the ways to achieve higher efficiency for a lower investment is to turn to outsourcing, as we reveal in this piece.

Business management

How to improve your business credit score

Sixty per cent of UK small businesses struggle to access vital services due to poor credit ratings.

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

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.