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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.

Setting small business financial goals: Why and how you should do it

In this article, we look at how setting yourself a financial goal at the start of the year can be a great measurement of progress for your business.

Business management

Employing & managing staff

Six ways to keep staff motivation and morale high in your small business

Job satisfaction will lead to happy clients and that means growth for your company, argues Darren Craig.

Employing & managing staff

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

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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?