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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 science behind office parties: Why we need them

If you’re a rundown office worker who thinks socialising with your colleagues is the worst fate imaginable, then read on and see why you should care about the office party.

Office & home working

Employing & managing staff

How baby boomers can be a valued part of your workforce

Older workers are more productive in the workforce than their younger colleagues, according to a recent study. In this piece, Rachel Martin talks about how one older employee is a credit to her business.

Employing & managing staff

Why creating inclusive cultures should be a business imperative

In this piece, Charlotte Sweeney discusses the importance of encouraging an inclusive culture in a business.

Business management

The small businesses that placed charity high on the priorities list

Here, we speak to three companies about their commitment to giving back to local communities and charities.

Finding and selling to customers

How one small business owner got a government contract

Aingaran Pillai managed to secure a number of government contracts for his open source software consultancy. Here, he gives tips on how to approach the process of doing business with government.

Buying and selling a company

Does Brexit mean exit for entrepreneurs?

In this piece, Nick Atkins looks at what the UK’s trading relationship with the EU and rest of the world might look like after Brexit.

Business Technology

The dangers for small businesses of using old IT systems

Here, Andy Hinxman discusses how using outdated technology can damage your business in a variety of ways.

Business Technology

How a small business should deal with a ransomware attack

There are a few measures your small business can put in place to protect against a ransomware attack on your data. Here, we look at what you can do.

Business Technology

The dangers for small businesses of using old IT systems

Here, Andy Hinxman discusses how using outdated technology can damage your business in a variety of ways.

Business Technology

How a small business should deal with a ransomware attack

There are a few measures your small business can put in place to protect against a ransomware attack on your data. Here, we look at what you can do.

Business management

Dividing the equity pie: Who gets what when running a business?

Here, Luke Davis discusses the factors to consider for joint business owners when slicing up the the equity pie.

Office & home working

The gig economy and what it means for SMEs

Employees are opting to head down the freelance path, accepting ‘gigs’ as and when they come. But what does this gig economy mean for the SME landscape?

Business management

Brexit, British enterprise, and the price of profitability

Paul Black discusses how the business landscape might be mapped out during and after the Brexit process.

Employing & managing staff

Health cash plans: What small businesses should know

Here Russ Piper, CEO of Sovereign Health Care, goes back to basics to cover everything you need to know to implement a health cash plan in your business.

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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?