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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.

Stress – the silent culprit – 91% of employees are stressed at work

Most employees report that they're stressed at work. Here's what you can do as a business owners to help prevent stress

Employing & managing staff

Small Business Insurance

How to read a certificate of insurance

Here's everything you need to know about a certificate of insurance, from the main features to why they're crucial for your small business

Employing & managing staff

Can you make employees sign an NDA?

Chris Hadrill, Partner in the employment team at Redmans Solicitors, explains the function of NDAs in an employer-employee relationship.

Marketing

Behind the Scenes of Brand Building: How Small Businesses Can Stand Out to Shoppers

Smart Energy GB

How my small business can contribute to reducing climate change

As entrepreneurs, even those of us at the helm of small businesses, we can all play a part in reducing our climate footprint for the benefit of society. Is it time to revisit your green credentials?

Smart Energy GB

How smart meters can empower consumers to engage with their energy use

Smart meters can help people rid themselves of unnecessary meter readings and potentially reduce energy waste and costs. But what role do consumers themselves play in making the most of this technology?

Business management

Boost your chances of getting R&D tax credits – despite the crackdown

Darryl Hoy explains what R&D tax credits are, how they've changed and how to increase your chances of success, despite the crackdown

Business Technology

Business Broadband vs Residential Broadband

If you’re a business owner, you may have wondered why you need to get an internet connection from a specialist business broadband provider rather than simply through the same company that supplies your home internet connection.

Business management

Boost your chances of getting R&D tax credits – despite the crackdown

Darryl Hoy explains what R&D tax credits are, how they've changed and how to increase your chances of success, despite the crackdown

Business Technology

Business Broadband vs Residential Broadband

If you’re a business owner, you may have wondered why you need to get an internet connection from a specialist business broadband provider rather than simply through the same company that supplies your home internet connection.

Smart Energy GB

Smart meters for small businesses – your questions answered

We answer your questions and address any concerns you might have about smart meters for small businesses.

Smart Energy GB

How to conduct an effective energy audit as a small business

Conducting an energy audit at your small business can help you to save energy, budget better, and reduce your emissions. Here’s how to do one.

Business Technology

Making the right business broadband choice

Here, we look at the things to consider when purchasing business broadband packages.

Small Business Insurance

Personal trainer business insurance: requirements, extras and restrictions

Personal trainer insurance can be confusing – what do you need and what can you do away with? We cover everything you need to know.

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

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

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