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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 businesses can introduce and maintain a security culture

Almost a third of the UK public are not aware of the safety and security policies implemented by the company they work for.

Business management

Office & home working

Is a shared office space right for you?

Many start-ups around the world are considering moving into shared office space for various reasons. The major reason is to reduce the initial cost of renting new space.

Office & home working

London’s ten most iconic office spaces

They’re the prime London business addresses many company directors dream of operating from but a new study reveals they aren’t as expensive as you might think.

Employing & managing staff

Should we be brave enough to take sick leave for mental health?

Now that businesses are taking notice and supporting staff members with mental health issues, should you take off sick leave for your health?

Marketing

Why the best advertising for hospitality players is none at all

Here, Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, explains how the hospitality industry can cut through the advertising noise.

Business management

Optimism in the face of uncertainty for SME retailers

Here, Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl, explains why UK SMEs remain optimistic of their chances despite political uncertainty with Brexit.

Finding and selling to customers

The end of shopping around? Engaging in the customer experience

Here, Andrew Fowler, UK country manager at Apptus, explores the potential end of brick and mortar shopping in the face of advancing customer experience.

Finding and selling to customers

HR tips for small business leaders (in growth mode)

Here, Ronni Zehavi CEO of hibob, highlights the top HR tips for small businesses leaders who are looking to grow in 2017.

Finding and selling to customers

The end of shopping around? Engaging in the customer experience

Here, Andrew Fowler, UK country manager at Apptus, explores the potential end of brick and mortar shopping in the face of advancing customer experience.

Finding and selling to customers

HR tips for small business leaders (in growth mode)

Here, Ronni Zehavi CEO of hibob, highlights the top HR tips for small businesses leaders who are looking to grow in 2017.

Marketing

How important is marketing for small businesses?

Here, Shahzad Ali, managing director of Get Licensed, explains why marketing is important for small businesses.

Marketing

Get your business listed on Google Maps and Apple Maps

Here, Nisbet has created a guide into 'How to get your business listed on Google and Apple maps'.

Marketing

The biggest SEO trends of 2017 and how you can take advantage

Here, Marc Swann, search director at Glass Digital, highlights the top SEO trends of 2017 and how you can take advantage.

Business Technology

Leveraging that phishing email

Here, Anthony Aragues, vice president of security research at Anomali, warns us on how your business can avoid falling victim to phishing.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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?