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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.

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

Productivity Zone

Technology issues a major contributor to the UK’s productivity gap

UK small business owners waste almost three hours a week due to IT and technology problems, a new study reveals.

Marketing

DIY SEO: Over optimisation – debunking some top SEO myths

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder of Blue Array, tells us the dangers of over-optimisation and debunks some SEO myths.

Business management

What things are controllable in today’s business landscape?

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

Why flexible working doesn’t have to be a business no-no

Stephen Holt discusses how employers can support flexible working cost-effectively by rolling out a benefits package.

Marketing

Innovative advertising tips for small business owners

So, here are some creative ideas that you can try to advertise your small business in the UK.

Employing & managing staff

Offering traditional benefits as an extension of salary: The merits

Here, Jacqui Glenn looks at why employees are increasingly looking for traditional benefits as an extension of their salary.

Getting Online

Having a website still elusive for nearly one third of small businesses

Small businesses are still not taking advantage of the internet and not connecting with customers on a website.

Employing & managing staff

Offering traditional benefits as an extension of salary: The merits

Here, Jacqui Glenn looks at why employees are increasingly looking for traditional benefits as an extension of their salary.

Getting Online

Having a website still elusive for nearly one third of small businesses

Small businesses are still not taking advantage of the internet and not connecting with customers on a website.

Marketing

Google Analytics: What you need to know about online measurement

Chris Norton assesses why Google Analytics is an essential tool for measuring brand awareness and online conversions.

Marketing

Early stage marketing: Overcoming the struggle for exposure

Nicole Szekeres discusses how her company, which sells bags for instruments, approached the marketing challenge in the early stages of business.

Business management

Why responding to changes in the market is vital to the success of your business

Here, Albie Attias explains how circumstances dictated that he adapt his small business to the needs of a specific market.

Business management

Five ways to protect yourself from a ransomware disaster

Here, Matt Kingswood, UK head of managed service provider IT Specialists, gives us his top tips to avoid ransomware.

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