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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.

Are job descriptions the be all and end all when delegating?

Gemma Harding and a team of business experts explore how managers can avoid the ‘that’s not my job description’ response and delegate tasks to their employees effectively.

Business management

Business management

Should you take annual leave this summer?

Here, Phil Sheridan, senior managing director, Robert Half UK, tells us why we should be taking our annual leave this summer.

Business management

How businesses can introduce and maintain a security culture

Almost a third of the UK public are not aware of the safety and security policies implemented by the company they work for.

Business management

Optimism in the face of uncertainty for SME retailers

Here, Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl, explains why UK SMEs remain optimistic of their chances despite political uncertainty with Brexit.

Business management

Five tips on finding the perfect business niche

For small business owners, finding the right business niche has never been so important when it comes to exploring the possibilities of selling in the future.

Business management

Be ready to challenge your telecoms supplier and protect your business

Here, Dave Millett of Equinox, gives his top tips on how you can protect your business from telecoms supplier contracts.

Business management

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

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

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

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.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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