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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.

B&B health and safety risks and how to prevent them 

Here, we look at the key health and safety considerations to be aware of to prevent lawsuits and legal issues for a B&B or small hotel hospitality business.

Business management

Business management

Small companies that improved their delivery services 

Here, we look at two businesses that partnered with Royal Mail to improve the management of their logistics and what services can be employed to help your small company do the same.

Business management

Why failure is an important part of success in business

Mike Herd looks at how entrepreneurs can turn failure to their advantage, learning from making mistakes and building something bigger next time.

Business management

Cybercrime and SMEs

Here, we look at the topic of cybercrime and the targeting of small businesses by criminals.

Business management

Top five tips for effective time management

Don't be a busy fool - make sure you and your business are performing efficiently, urges David Lewis.

Business management

What makes a good director?

Here, Conrad Ford looks at the skills, knowledge and experience required to make a good director.

Business management

How temporarily switching employee roles can help your business

Here's how Tracy Ewen, managing director of IGF Invoice Finance, swapped roles with an employee in the mail room and gained a greater understanding of the various parts of her business.

Business management

Making the most of business performance management

Here, Neil Atkinson looks at applying performance management to the workings of your company rather than to individual employees.

Business management

How temporarily switching employee roles can help your business

Here's how Tracy Ewen, managing director of IGF Invoice Finance, swapped roles with an employee in the mail room and gained a greater understanding of the various parts of her business.

Business management

Making the most of business performance management

Here, Neil Atkinson looks at applying performance management to the workings of your company rather than to individual employees.

Business management

The art of delegation in business

Here are a few ways to make sure those spinning plates you are tending as a business owner are more manageable. It's called the art of delegation.

Business management

Raising the appeal procedure with members of staff 

Why must employees be informed of an appeal procedure after being disciplined?

Business management

Does your business need a strategy?

Robert McHenry assesses the meaning of the word 'strategy' in a small business context, and the requirement to have one in place.

Business management

Getting the credit you deserve as a small business

Here we look at the problem of small companies not being extended credit and what businesses can do to improve their credit score.

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

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