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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.

Taking the high road: Flying the flag for top Scottish businesses

Here, we look at three Scottish businesses demonstrating the rude health of companies North of the border.

Business management

Business management

Fail again, fail better: How to bring a business back from the brink

Here, Henry Oakes looks at how to work through failure as a small business and come out intact.

Business management

Getting to Plan B: How I successfully changed the direction of my business

Entrepreneur Richard Prime discusses his decision to take a new approach in his business and offers tips to those thinking of doing the same.

Business management

Preparing for retirement as a small business owner

In this blog, David Cliff explores the decision to retire and the necessity of retirement planning for business owners and staff.

Business management

Four tips to encourage employees to go above and beyond

Here, Simon Chapman explores what makes your workers tick and how to get the best from them.

Business management

Effective motivation of employees in the SME sector

Here, we look at one way to approach the motivation of employees.

Business management

Six ways to really measure business success

Here, entrepreneur Jonathan Kettle delves into the metrics for ascertaining how well you are doing in business.

Business management

The benefits of outsourcing for a small business

Now that your business is up and running, what are the business areas that can benefit from outsourcing? Richard Healy discusses.

Business management

Six ways to really measure business success

Here, entrepreneur Jonathan Kettle delves into the metrics for ascertaining how well you are doing in business.

Business management

The benefits of outsourcing for a small business

Now that your business is up and running, what are the business areas that can benefit from outsourcing? Richard Healy discusses.

Business management

Words of wisdom from the advocate of contract work

Tony Harris started specialist financial advice service Contractor Financials in 2002 and has since built it to almost £3 million in turnover. Here, he talks about starting up and the benefits of short-term employment contracts.

Business management

Why you cannot be a good manager if you want to be liked

Robert McHenry discusses why being respected is preferable to being loved when it comes to being a good boss.

Business management

Entrepreneurs must learn the art of delegation

'Get Things Done' author and small business owner Robert Kelsey discusses how entrepreneurs can overcome their fear of delegation.

Business management

Starting and growing a private tuition business

Steve Spriggs, founder of William Clarence Education, which offers private academic tuition, talks about his company's marketing challenges, controlling costs and his growth plans.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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