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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.

From school dropout to business empire: First-hand tips

In this piece Jamie Waller, CEO and founder of Firestarters, discusses his personal rise from school dropout to successful entrepreneur.

Business management

Business management

Why consensus and intellect do not build businesses

Here, Stephen Newton, founder and managing partner, Elixirr, explores the values needed to build a business.

Business management

Six signs that it’s time to change your ERP software

This article addresses a common misconception for businesses who don’t update or change their ERP software with the tell-tale signs.

Business management

Preparing for the interest rate rise as a small business

The Bank of England has finally raised rates to half a per cent, from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent. Here, we look at the implications for small businesses.

Business management

The aviation industry: What’s flying and what’s grounded?

How is the aviation industry faring right now in 2017? Here are a few key areas to focus on.

Business management

The companies that are evolving to meet their customers’ goals

Conrad Thompson, head of business design at PA Consulting Group, discusses today's necessity for businesses to actively make themselves part of their customers’ world.

Business management

Get ahead of your competitors – what do you need to put in place

Here, Simon Joyce from Anchor Vans, explains how your small business can get ahead of your competitors and find success.

Business management

Lessons learnt from the Ryanair flights crisis

Here, Jennifer Janson looks at the recent Ryanair flight cancellation episode, and discusses what small businesses can learn from the crisis.

Business management

Get ahead of your competitors – what do you need to put in place

Here, Simon Joyce from Anchor Vans, explains how your small business can get ahead of your competitors and find success.

Business management

Lessons learnt from the Ryanair flights crisis

Here, Jennifer Janson looks at the recent Ryanair flight cancellation episode, and discusses what small businesses can learn from the crisis.

Business management

Putting your head in the cloud to become GDPR compliant

Here, Paul Blore, managing director at Netmetix, looks at the impact of GDPR for SMEs.

Business management

Ten tips for managing stress in the workplace

With National Stress Awareness day highlighting the dangers of business management, we give our top ten tips for managing stress.

Business management

Building credit is a smart business decision

As a business owner, you have much to think about on a daily basis, so it’s no surprise that credit isn’t always top of mind. But companies with strong business credit profiles can reap many benefits, including easier access to finance to fund investments and a credible reputation with potential customers, suppliers and lenders.

Business management

How not to ruin your business – top three financial tips for SMEs

Here, Richard Stonier, co-founder and partner of online accounting service Tally, shares his top three tips to stop small business owners from falling at the first financial hurdle.

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.