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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 businesses need to be bolder about seizing opportunities post-Brexit

Robert Gordon issues advice to businesses and government on managing in times of uncertainty post-Brexit.

Business management

Business management

Lessons learnt from Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 crisis

In the second of our monthly series ‘Lessons Learnt’, Jennifer Janson explores Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 going up in flames and what businesses can take away from the episode.

Business management

British Gas urges small businesses to get ready for winter

Simple changes to office heatings systems could save small businesses during the winter period, according to British Gas.

Business management

How does your business boost sales with sustainable packaging?

Here, we discuss the benefits of moving to sustainable packaging, and outline some practical ways for you to embrace the green revolution.

Business management

Why SME leaders need their own brand

Here, we look at the importance of building your leadership brand.

Business management

UK economy growth and the impact on small businesses after Brexit

Here, Jonathon Watson, chief analyst at currencies.co.uk, analyses the Implications for SMEs after Brexit.

Business management

Transparency and accountability in your small business

Transparency and accountability are the keys to getting things accomplished, but understanding the culture and tools you need to have in place is a challenge for many businesses, writes Richard Langham.

Business management

What is integrated reporting and how can it help small businesses?

Integrated reporting is the latest buzzword when it comes to businesses looking to measure their true value. Here, Darren Craig discusses the relevance to your business.

Business management

Transparency and accountability in your small business

Transparency and accountability are the keys to getting things accomplished, but understanding the culture and tools you need to have in place is a challenge for many businesses, writes Richard Langham.

Business management

What is integrated reporting and how can it help small businesses?

Integrated reporting is the latest buzzword when it comes to businesses looking to measure their true value. Here, Darren Craig discusses the relevance to your business.

Business management

Micro Business of the Year: Handrail Creations interview

Kenny Macfarlane, managing director of Handrail Creations and winner of the Micro Business of the Year at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to him.

Business management

Website of the Year: Colony interview

Sarah Tierney, winner of the Website of the Year category at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to her and the Colony website.

Business management

Applying the marginal gains philosophy of the Olympics to your small business

Ben Houghton looks at how you can learn from the success of the GB Olympic team in applying its marginal gains strategy to your business.

Business management

How craft businesses can find the holy scale

Jeremy Torz gives a few pointers on successfully scaling a craft business in the right way.

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

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 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