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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.

Small businesses and lunchtime drinking: The HR debate

Here, Alan Price comments on Lloyds of Londons's decision to prevent employees from consuming alcohol at lunch.

Employing & managing staff

Marketing

How to structure a perfect SEO optimised page

Here, we break down what small business owners should know for optimal search engine optimisation.

Business management

Four things to consider when choosing a supplier

As Keren Lerner explains, the foundations for good supplier relationships are put in place before a contract is even signed.

Employing & managing staff

How to set up a flexible benefits scheme at your SME

Here, Alison King, director of Bespoke HR, tells us how a flexible benefits scheme can improve employee productivity and happiness.

Business management

Top five reasons why identifying leaders is fundamental to business success

Oliver Watson explores the reasons why a successful leader translates to a successful business.

Employing & managing staff

Tips for dealing with the company dress code

Here, we provide advice on what should business owners follow to ensure they stay within the law, stay fair and get the most out of their staff.

Getting Online

DIY SEO: Optimising your website for mobile

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder and CEO of Blue Array, highlights the importance of optimising your website for mobile phones.

Employing & managing staff

Why team motivation doesn’t work!

Here, Adam Strong, CEO of Elite Corporate Fitness, tells us why team motivation might not work for your business.

Getting Online

DIY SEO: Optimising your website for mobile

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder and CEO of Blue Array, highlights the importance of optimising your website for mobile phones.

Employing & managing staff

Why team motivation doesn’t work!

Here, Adam Strong, CEO of Elite Corporate Fitness, tells us why team motivation might not work for your business.

Business management

How to use video to grow your business in 2017

Jon Gordon, managing director at creative marketing agency The Media Group, on how you can use video to help grow your business.

Marketing

How to make trade shows work for your small business

In this piece in association with Vistaprint, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about the value they obtained from attending exhibitions and trade shows.

Business management

How start-ups can successfully work with corporates

In this piece, Andy Shannon advises start-ups on the best ways to work with corporates to help achieve a mutually beneficial relationship.

Business Technology

Dealing with email overload as a small business owner

Here, Martin Perry explores how SMEs can take action against the overload of emails they have to deal with.

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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.