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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.

The gig economy and the future of self employment

Following tribunals, confusion and the government U-turn on NI, Karen Coleman discusses the need for clarity on defining self employment.

Employing & managing staff

Business management

Why running a business past 70 takes planning

Adam Tavener and Ian Cass examine the areas small business owners should be looking at in regards to their retirement/business planning.

Employing & managing staff

Wellbeing training in workplace works, new research reveals

A wide range of approaches in wellbeing training are shown to be effective, including sleep training, stress management, mindfulness and problem solving.

Legal advice

Why small businesses need to be more aware of money laundering

Here, Crispin Passmore, executive director at Solicitors Regulation Authority, highlights the dangers of money laundering on small businesses.

Export & Import

Seven tips on expanding your business to Singapore

Bob Dearsley highlights the benefits of opening an international business in Singapore – as well as how you can get started there.

Business management

Why large companies fear the innovation of small businesses

Small businesses are often in a position to innovate – they just need to find the time, says James Welch.

Employing & managing staff

The Apprenticeship Levy: The opportunity for UK businesses

Stefano Capaldo explains exactly what the Apprenticeship Levy is and how it will affect businesses of all sizes.

Business management

Three methods for scaling a business

Everyone knows that starting a business is hard work, but scaling a business is just as challenging. Peter Tuvey outlines three methods for scaling a business.

Employing & managing staff

The Apprenticeship Levy: The opportunity for UK businesses

Stefano Capaldo explains exactly what the Apprenticeship Levy is and how it will affect businesses of all sizes.

Business management

Three methods for scaling a business

Everyone knows that starting a business is hard work, but scaling a business is just as challenging. Peter Tuvey outlines three methods for scaling a business.

Business management

Lessons learned from…PwC’s Oscars debacle

Jennifer Janson explores the crisis endured by PwC at the Oscars and how the accountancy firm minimised reputational damage.

Business management

How small wedding boutiques can compete with larger brands

With the wedding season about to start in earnest, we look at how independent stores can capitalise.

Getting Online

How to turn your website into a lead generation machine

Otto Peura presents five powerful tactics you should use to turn your website into a B2B lead generation machine.

Marketing

SMEs missing out on sales through post-checkout, apps and email

Small businesses are still not utilising online outlets to communicate with customers, missing out on vital sales.

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.