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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.

4 steps to help your small business grow on Instagram

In partnership with The UK Domain, we'll take you through four steps that will help your small business Instagram account to grow

Getting Online

Smart Energy GB

Ask the expert: How do smart meters work?

Smart Energy GB

5 misconceptions about how to lower your business energy bills

Office & home working

What to consider when choosing a commercial property

Here, we look at some of the main factors to consider when selecting the perfect commercial property for your business needs.

Business Technology

Call for increased tax breaks for spending on digital services

Signatory Sage has said small businesses embracing technology could add £232 billion of value to the UK economy

Business management

Should your small business adopt remote working?

Stefano Maifreni, founder and CEO of Eggcelerate, explores the arguments around remote working and whether it's right for your business.

Employing & managing staff

Can I monitor my staff while they are homeworking?

Some business owners want homeworking staff to keep laptop cameras and microphones switched on, so they can scrutinise whet they’re doing. But is this even legal, let alone intrusive?

Finding and selling to customers

How to maximise sales through the art of listening

With a few simple techniques, you can hone your listening skills to maximise sales. In this piece, we look at how.

Employing & managing staff

Can I monitor my staff while they are homeworking?

Some business owners want homeworking staff to keep laptop cameras and microphones switched on, so they can scrutinise whet they’re doing. But is this even legal, let alone intrusive?

Finding and selling to customers

How to maximise sales through the art of listening

With a few simple techniques, you can hone your listening skills to maximise sales. In this piece, we look at how.

Finding and selling to customers

How to create a successful sales strategy

With the right strategy, every lead can be a potential opportunity to propel your business. Tom Luke, founder and CEO of Closers Ace, shares his six steps for a successful sales strategy

Business Technology

5 cyber hygiene mistakes most businesses make

Mark Shepherd, head of general insurance policy at the ABI, outlines his learnings after launching a cyber safety tool for SMEs

Employing & managing staff

How a Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay could affect your business

A Supreme Court ruling means that police staff in Northern Ireland can bring miscalculated holiday pay claims dating back 35 years .

Smart Energy GB

5 benefits for your business of getting a smart meter you might not know

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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?

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