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Running a Business

This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.

How shoppers’ changing habits could unlock the magic formula for small businesses

Nicola Longfield, director of small business at PayPal UK, explains why small businesses have to keep up with new payment and shopping technologies if they want to come out on top.

Finding and selling to customers

Business management

How to manage rapid company growth

Here, Mark Garius, managing director of ASL Group, gives his first-hand tips on growing a business.

Employing & managing staff

Six workplace wellbeing trends businesses should look out for

Here, Health Assured CEO and wellbeing expert, David Price, gives six top wellbeing trends.

Export & Import

Five top tips for launching a global business

Here, Kfir Biton of Lottoz offers five top tips to help you approach the launch of your business in international markets.

Business management

The Consultant Hub’s advice on consultancy fees and service charges

Here, The Consultant Hub takes you through what to keep in mind when you’re reviewing your fees and charges as a consultant.

Finding and selling to customers

Are SMEs losing out on personalisation through e-commerce?

SMEs have long been the masters of a personalised approach to business, but with larger organisations making the most of e-commerce to personalise the customer journey, smaller businesses must keep up or risk losing out on their home turf.

Small Business Insurance

Fraudulent PI claims: a continuing problem for the insurance industry

Figures from the ABI show that, despite a slight fall in 2016, fraud remains a problem for the insurance industry.

Export & Import

Brave New World: Preparing for international trade after Brexit

Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, examines how businesses can prepare for international trade after Brexit.

Small Business Insurance

Fraudulent PI claims: a continuing problem for the insurance industry

Figures from the ABI show that, despite a slight fall in 2016, fraud remains a problem for the insurance industry.

Export & Import

Brave New World: Preparing for international trade after Brexit

Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, examines how businesses can prepare for international trade after Brexit.

Business management

Five ways to save money when travelling for business

International Currency Exchange (ICE) general manager, Louis Bridger shares his five ways businesses can be more cost efficient when travelling for business.

Business management

From school dropout to business empire: First-hand tips

In this piece Jamie Waller, CEO and founder of Firestarters, discusses his personal rise from school dropout to successful entrepreneur.

Employing & managing staff

Why your workforce isn’t working: You don’t know your staff well enough

Here, Paul Burrin of Sage People explores why employers need to build a stronger connection with their staff to boost productivity.

Business management

Why consensus and intellect do not build businesses

Here, Stephen Newton, founder and managing partner, Elixirr, explores the values needed to build a business.

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

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.