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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.

Collaboration vs competition for a small business

Brigette Bard explains how to get the foot in the door with the right collaborators to move your company forward.

Business management

Business management

The man who started a business at 60

Here, we talk to former England basketball player John Dabrowski about starting motivational training company JD Mindcoach and perceptions of senior people in business.

Business management

How small businesses can close the soft skills gap

Louize Clarke discusses the role that soft skills play in the often under-resourced small business environment and how business owners can be mindful of developing their own, as well as recruiting them into their own businesses.

Business management

How to manage a business with a sibling

Michael Bruce outlines the key considerations to make when going into business with your brother or sister.

Business management

From good to great: How scaling is the next stage in innovation

To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.

Business management

Why a small business owner might need a mentor

Overcome the loneliness you can feel as an entrepreneur by considering a mentor, Ian Cowley suggests.

Business management

Ensuring thoughtful, congruent marketing in your business

David Cliff puts marketing under the spotlight, discussing why so many do it so wrong and giving tips for success.

Business management

The battle between impulse and planning for a small business

Here, Michael Wood mulls over the balance between acting on impulse and being more meticulous when preparing for your life in business.

Business management

Ensuring thoughtful, congruent marketing in your business

David Cliff puts marketing under the spotlight, discussing why so many do it so wrong and giving tips for success.

Business management

The battle between impulse and planning for a small business

Here, Michael Wood mulls over the balance between acting on impulse and being more meticulous when preparing for your life in business.

Business management

Do you know how much printer ink your business is wasting every day?

Make sure you keep a lid on your costs with this advice on economising on your printer.

Business management

Expanding a business? Think about the where before the when and the how 

Eugene O'Sullivan discusses the things to consider for the location of your premises when expanding a business.

Business management

The challenges of working with a sibling in a small business

Lizzie Fouracre shares her experiences of working with her brother Tim, the founder of an online accounting company.

Business management

What type of entrepreneur are you?

Here, we look at four business types – where do you fit in?

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.