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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.

Maintaining productivity on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

With most retailers offering huge discounts on products, can employees resist the urge to do their Christmas shopping while on the clock?

Employing & managing staff

Export & Import

Why customer-centricity is key to global expansion

Marc Rees discusses how small businesses can go global effectively and what considerations need to be accounted for before the globalisation process begins.

Business management

Lessons learnt from Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 crisis

In the second of our monthly series ‘Lessons Learnt’, Jennifer Janson explores Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 going up in flames and what businesses can take away from the episode.

Employing & managing staff

How small businesses can keep employees motivated at Christmas

Jacqui Glenn looks at the lasting impact of seasonal recognition but also the importance of implementing a year-long employee engagement strategy.

Business management

British Gas urges small businesses to get ready for winter

Simple changes to office heatings systems could save small businesses during the winter period, according to British Gas.

Business Technology

Cisco global cloud index projects cloud traffic to nearly quadruple

Business' reliance on data centres has forced further advances in cloud server technology to keep up with demand.

Export & Import

A small business guide to launching in a new country

Launching in a new country can be seem daunting. Yet, with some business savvy and preparation, you can get it right and be successful. Grainne Kelly gives her top tips on broadening your horizons overseas.

Finding and selling to customers

The three most efficient ways to reach out to your customers

These days, social media is king and engaging with your customers online is essential. But what is the best way to engage with your audience, and how should you adapt your outreach programme to target different groups?

Export & Import

A small business guide to launching in a new country

Launching in a new country can be seem daunting. Yet, with some business savvy and preparation, you can get it right and be successful. Grainne Kelly gives her top tips on broadening your horizons overseas.

Finding and selling to customers

The three most efficient ways to reach out to your customers

These days, social media is king and engaging with your customers online is essential. But what is the best way to engage with your audience, and how should you adapt your outreach programme to target different groups?

Employing & managing staff

How the introduction of the apprenticeship levy will help businesses

The Apprenticeship Levy – which comes into effect in April 2017 – promises to provide a greater financial incentive for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer apprenticeships and training programmes.

Marketing

Why small businesses need a streamlined marketing strategy

Here, we look at five pointers to an effective media strategy, that enable SMEs to better combat the challenges facing them in the UK today.

Employing & managing staff

How chemicals in the office may be a hazard to employee health

Some hazards capable of causing serious injury in the workplace can go unnoticed and unmonitored. Here, we look at the precautions to take.

Business management

How does your business boost sales with sustainable packaging?

Here, we discuss the benefits of moving to sustainable packaging, and outline some practical ways for you to embrace the green revolution.

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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?