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Running a Business

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.

What’s the right way to go about advertising jobs for my small business?

If you think you should be advertising jobs but want to hire internally, what do you do? We explore the pros and cons of each

Employing & managing staff

Employing & managing staff

Zero hours contracts advantages and disadvantages

In this article, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of zero hours contracts for you as an employer

Employing & managing staff

A small business guide to the National Living Wage

The new National Living Wage has come into effect for 2024/25. Elaine Pritchard of Moorepay explains what you need to know

Employing & managing staff

How to help employees return to work following mental illness

Returning to work after a period of mental illness is tough but as an employer, you can help. Unum's Liz Walker explains more.

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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Small Business Insurance

Do you need public liability insurance for your business?

Not sure if you need public liability insurance for your business? Here’s why you may need it and what event insurance is available.

Small Business Insurance

Business insurance: 10 common questions answered

Without the right business insurance, your company could find itself in financial hot water

Business Technology

Best UK business phone and broadband deals – how to choose

You need to understand your business and its internet needs before deciding on the best broadband and phone deal for you, says Nathan Hill-Haimes

Small Business Insurance

Business insurance: 10 common questions answered

Without the right business insurance, your company could find itself in financial hot water

Business Technology

Best UK business phone and broadband deals – how to choose

You need to understand your business and its internet needs before deciding on the best broadband and phone deal for you, says Nathan Hill-Haimes

Business Technology

7 key hospitality EPOS features for a small business

Take a look at how these hospitality EPOS features, including booking systems and reporting, will boost your small business

Business Technology

What is the best cloud storage for UK small business?

What is the best cloud storage for UK small business? A Small Business guide to the most popular cloud storage systems for SMEs.

Employing & managing staff

Stress – the silent culprit – 91% of employees are stressed at work

Most employees report that they're stressed at work. Here's what you can do as a business owners to help prevent stress

Small Business Insurance

Insurance for dog walkers

We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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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