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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.

The business highs and lows of 2016

Here, Simon Dalley takes a look back at the highs and lows of a tumultuous 2016 in the world of business.

Business management

Office & home working

How an office layout can affect stress and motivation

A person’s office space is the place where he/she spends a significant amount of time in the day. So, just like home, the arrangement of furniture, and other infrastructure of office can have a considerable impact on one’s life, stress and motivation.

Business management

A turbulent 2016 paves the way for a tech-fuelled 2017

Following arguably the most turbulent year in recent history, Paul Haydock looks ahead to what 2017 has in store for the fintech and SME sectors.

Employing & managing staff

Supporting employees with shared parental leave

Kate Palmer discusses how shared parental leave can be taken and how employers can support their staff.

Business Technology

Five reasons why investing in better equipment will help your business

Here, Saul Malpass discusses the main reasons for a small business to invest in new technology.

Employing & managing staff

How to hire the right talent at the right time

What you look for in new recruits, and how you attract them should evolve as your business grows and develops, says Alice Weightman.

Business management

How small suppliers can manage exchange rate issues

Saskia Johnston provides practical advice for small business owners who have been left out of pocket and confused by invoices from abroad.

Export & Import

New year’s logistics resolutions for small businesses

Jonathan Smith shares his thoughts on resolutions for small business owners regarding their relationship with logistics providers in 2017.

Business management

How small suppliers can manage exchange rate issues

Saskia Johnston provides practical advice for small business owners who have been left out of pocket and confused by invoices from abroad.

Export & Import

New year’s logistics resolutions for small businesses

Jonathan Smith shares his thoughts on resolutions for small business owners regarding their relationship with logistics providers in 2017.

Employing & managing staff

Preparing for salary sacrifice changes

Nick Bustin outlines how changes to salary sacrifice schemes are going to work and what businesses need to do to prepare.

Employing & managing staff

How to survive and thrive with distributed, multinational teams

In this piece, Andrew Filev explores how to make the most of an international set up in your growing company.

Business management

The dangers of ‘shy reporting’

Brett Simnett explains why reporting your challenges as much as your successes can lead to long-term business growth.

Finding and selling to customers

How your small business can succeed in the subscription economy

Here, John Phillips explores the huge opportunities that the subscriptions market holds for UK SMEs and entrepreneurs.

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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?

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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