Category

Business management

This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.

The signs of poor mental health at work

David Price explores what employers should look out for in staff to prepare for mental health issues.

Business management

Business management

How to bring out the best in your team

Here, we look at what action to take to ensure your team grows and develops as you want it to

Business management

The success story of Rentokil

Here's how one company's ambitions saw success in a sector others wouldn't touch.

Business management

4 ways to keep calm in a crisis

Owning your own company can be a stressful business.

Business management

How businesses reduced energy costs and helped the planet

In this piece in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how installing energy efficient measures or making simple adjustments can help SMEs reduce their energy bills.

Business management

How businesses can support employees with dyslexia

Here, David Price looks at the adjustments to make as a business owner to accommodate dyslexic staff.

Business management

Outsourcing: Encouraging business growth

Here, Alec Laurie speaks to three companies about their experiences of outsourcing.

Business management

An ageing workforce: Why small businesses should get prepared

Andrew Firth looks at what an ageing workforce means for small businesses, and what role company owners can play to maximise productivity.

Business management

Outsourcing: Encouraging business growth

Here, Alec Laurie speaks to three companies about their experiences of outsourcing.

Business management

An ageing workforce: Why small businesses should get prepared

Andrew Firth looks at what an ageing workforce means for small businesses, and what role company owners can play to maximise productivity.

Business management

Why the cost of energy can hamper business success

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at why it's crucial to make sure you get the best energy deal as a small company.

Business management

How five small businesses prepared for auto-enrolment

We speak to business owners about the lead-up to pension provision and the matters that affected them.

Business management

SMEs and pension freedom: One year on

Adam Tavener discusses the options for company owners who want to use their pension for business funding.

Business management

5 reasons why businesses fail

Businesses fail for many reasons but here are five of the most common – and avoidable, as Adam Turnbull of BusinessesForSale.com explains.

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.