SMEs need greater access to information and must increase exports to thrive
Four in five MPs believe SME owners need more information, advice and guidance when considering expanding into international trade.
Export & Import
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.
Four in five MPs believe SME owners need more information, advice and guidance when considering expanding into international trade.
Export & Import
Productivity Zone
UK small business owners waste almost three hours a week due to IT and technology problems, a new study reveals.
Marketing
Here, Simon Schnieders, founder of Blue Array, tells us the dangers of over-optimisation and debunks some SEO myths.
Business management
In a highly dynamic business landscape, it may seem like nothing is controllable. Here, Royston Guest runs through the key factors that you have influence over.
Office & home working
Stephen Holt discusses how employers can support flexible working cost-effectively by rolling out a benefits package.
Marketing
So, here are some creative ideas that you can try to advertise your small business in the UK.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Jacqui Glenn looks at why employees are increasingly looking for traditional benefits as an extension of their salary.
Getting Online
Small businesses are still not taking advantage of the internet and not connecting with customers on a website.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Jacqui Glenn looks at why employees are increasingly looking for traditional benefits as an extension of their salary.
Getting Online
Small businesses are still not taking advantage of the internet and not connecting with customers on a website.
Marketing
Chris Norton assesses why Google Analytics is an essential tool for measuring brand awareness and online conversions.
Marketing
Nicole Szekeres discusses how her company, which sells bags for instruments, approached the marketing challenge in the early stages of business.
Business management
Here, Albie Attias explains how circumstances dictated that he adapt his small business to the needs of a specific market.
Business management
Here, Matt Kingswood, UK head of managed service provider IT Specialists, gives us his top tips to avoid ransomware.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
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
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade