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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 winning a Queen’s Award benefitted small businesses

In this piece, we look at how a range of businesses found the experience of winning a Queen's Award.

Business management

Business management

Conquering the global market: Small businesses thinking big

Here's how small companies are adapting to global market situations and thinking on a grander scale.

Business management

The do’s and don’ts of being an ethical start-up

Here, we look at what to do to ensure your business ticks the boxes for ethical considerations.

Business management

The case for a policy change in favour of ethnic minority businesses

Mayank Shah discusses how government figures for SMEs and business ownership may be misleading when it comes to ethnic minorities.

Business management

The Fish and Chips business: From single outlet to food empire

In this piece, Adrian Tweedale recounts his journey from running a village fish and chip shop to overseeing multiple food outlets.

Business management

Three professionals that you’ll need to help run your business

As an entrepreneur, you’ll be used to being the driving force behind your enterprise.

Business management

Avoiding risks with your property investments

Here, we outline some of the risks in property investment and give a few tips to help point you in the right direction with your portfolio.

Business management

Brexit and the road ahead for small businesses and sterling

In this piece, Jonathan Watson discusses how businesses should plan for the future following Brexit and its impact on sterling.

Business management

Avoiding risks with your property investments

Here, we outline some of the risks in property investment and give a few tips to help point you in the right direction with your portfolio.

Business management

Brexit and the road ahead for small businesses and sterling

In this piece, Jonathan Watson discusses how businesses should plan for the future following Brexit and its impact on sterling.

Business management

Essential energy-saving tips for small businesses

There are lots of ways for small businesses to cut down on their energy use and save money; here are some of them.

Business management

How a small business can pass the first hundred days test

In this piece, Bivek Sharma looks at the essential milestones to navigate in the first 100 days of a business.

Business management

Top ten tips for scaling your business quickly

Here, James Hind explores the necessary components of scaling a business successfully.

Business management

Why sharing financial information with employees pays dividends

Adam Walsh explores the wide-ranging benefits of publishing financial information internally.

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

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention