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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.

Should employees be answering emails and calls outside of office hours?

Lee Biggins explores the impact of working out of hours on a work-life balance and the effect this can have on normal office hours.

Employing & managing staff

Office & home working

Office maintenance: tips to keep your building from falling apart

Chris Shepherd, founder and creator of Fixington, highlights the importance of looking after your company with advice on good office maintenance.

Office & home working

Five sustainability solutions for an eco-friendly office

Here, Flooring Republic advises us on how to encourage your team to build an eco-friendly, green office.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working is the path forward for small businesses

The stigma around flexible working has diminished: 65% now feel comfortable requesting to work from home and collaborative tools like instant messaging mean employees can connect wherever they are in the world.

Small Business Insurance

A guide to picking the right insurance for your business

Without an adequate insurance policy to cover your back at all times, your business could face financial ruin. Here's how to avoid that fate.

Business Technology

Your small business hosting needs: What to know before you buy

Small businesses need to be careful and do their research when web hosting. Here are some tips to guide you through the process.

Business management

Three attractive countries to start a business

Here, we look at which countries have the most attractive conditions for setting up a business in 2017.

Employing & managing staff

The future of HR is here: how can businesses adapt?

Here, Donal Laverty and Jonathan Richards explore what the future of HR looks like and provide tips on how businesses can get on the front foot.

Business management

Three attractive countries to start a business

Here, we look at which countries have the most attractive conditions for setting up a business in 2017.

Employing & managing staff

The future of HR is here: how can businesses adapt?

Here, Donal Laverty and Jonathan Richards explore what the future of HR looks like and provide tips on how businesses can get on the front foot.

Buying and selling a company

Seafront model village, railway and gardens for sale

Here's a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase one of Yarmouth’s best-loved family attractions.

Marketing

How small businesses can maximise their exhibition expenditure

For small businesses, ensuring that you have a strong brand at an exhibition is important, here, Marler Hayley guides us on how to set up the best exhibit.

Business Technology

SMEs must take practical action to address consequences of digital transformation

Accenture Strategy and Business in the Community set out the new priorities for business in a digital age.

Marketing

Thoughtful marketing that helps small B2B brands make a big impact

Jenny Hughes explains why a strong B2B brand means more than a logo, and explains some simple steps to take to determine your brand personality.

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.