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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.

Minimum wage protection should be extended to the self-employed

Resolution Foundation proposal would protect the self-employed who do not set their own prices from extreme low pay.

Business management

Business management

Start-up mistakes: The errors to learn from when launching a business

Jon Ostler, CEO of personal finance comparison website finder.com/uk, discusses some of the common small business mistakes he has witnessed over the years.

Business management

Working with business travellers: The main issues

Simon Anderson, CitySuites’ resident personal trainer, shares his top tips on how business travellers can stay fit and healthy whilst working away from home.

Business management

How to overcome fear of change and increase business efficiency

In today’s fast-paced, consumer-savvy marketplaces, businesses that cannot change or move with the times are deemed antiquated or old-fashioned quickly.

Business management

Having a productive day – how to make it happen

Here, we take a look at how you can be more productive during your day, by getting more sleep and taking a positive attitude to life.

Business management

Three major benefits of implementing mobile BI for SMEs

Here, Hugh Owen of MicroStrategy, tells us why there is an increased focus in investments in Business Intelligence.

Business management

Business growth: How to control and manage it

Andres Richter, CEO of Priority Software, provides four tips for how you can control the growth of your business.

Business management

Five complaints from your call centre team

Here, Rafael Cortes, head of marketing at Foehn, gives us his top tips to bring progress to your call centre team.

Business management

Business growth: How to control and manage it

Andres Richter, CEO of Priority Software, provides four tips for how you can control the growth of your business.

Business management

Five complaints from your call centre team

Here, Rafael Cortes, head of marketing at Foehn, gives us his top tips to bring progress to your call centre team.

Business management

SMEs trying to squeeze financial management into 3.6 hours a month

Britain’s 5.3 million strong army of sole traders and micro businesses estimate they’re spending the equivalent of 2.5 million working days each month on finance management.

Business management

Brand partnerships: The key ingredients for small businesses

Here, Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, discusses how to form successful brand partnerships.

Business management

Building business relationships: Eight pointers for small companies

If you’re looking to grow your company by expanding your professional network, the following tips from Ian Naylor of AppInstitute will help with building business relationships.

Business management

Lessons learned from… the Drayton Manor incident

Jennifer Janson looks at what small businesses can take away from the Drayton Manor incident.

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.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world