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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 to avoid the December drop-off period

John Hoskin, founder of CleverAccounts.com, gives some tips on maximising what can be a slow time of the year for business.

Business management

Business management

The 12 days of Christmas planning: Preparing for the festive season

Here's how to go about increasing your Christmas sales in 12 straightforward steps.

Business management

How to demand more from your suppliers without damaging relationships

Pedro Paulo, CEO of e-procurement company Gatewit, gives tips on getting the most from your suppliers.

Business management

Helping small businesses in developing communities

Here's how brewing and beverage company SABMiller is thinking creatively to give opportunities to small businesses in all corners of the world.

Business management

Small businesses and managing stress: The holistic approach

Why it's beneficial to incorporate a stress management plan into your company's ethos.

Business management

Do entrepreneurs need a university education?

Entrepreneur Tina Boden explains why university is not necessary for those with entrepreneurial ambition.

Business management

A small business guide to reputation management

A company's online reputation can take a long time to build up, but can be destroyed more or less instantly. Jasper Martens discusses how a business can properly represent itself on the internet.

Business management

Customers over growth revealed to be top survival technique

Looking after existing customers has been cited as the most popular reason for surviving during the recession, the Bank of Cyprus UK says.

Business management

A small business guide to reputation management

A company's online reputation can take a long time to build up, but can be destroyed more or less instantly. Jasper Martens discusses how a business can properly represent itself on the internet.

Business management

Customers over growth revealed to be top survival technique

Looking after existing customers has been cited as the most popular reason for surviving during the recession, the Bank of Cyprus UK says.

Business management

Why now is the right time for small businesses to prepare for Christmas

Chloe Thomas reveals the measures small companies should take to make sure they maximise the most lucrative time of the year.

Business management

Why ‘accepted business wisdom’ should be challenged

Entrepreneur Jonathan Richards discusses why popularised mantras should not always be followed in business.

Business management

How corporate social responsibility can work for small businesses

Tina Boden discusses the value of 'giving something back' as a small business owner.

Business management

How to reframe business problems to better serve your customers

Jonathan Richards discusses how you can add value to a sale by changing the way you approach problems.

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