Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
I am about to acquire a second business which already has existing employees. What do I need to be aware of in terms of HR procedures and inheriting the policies of existing staff?
Buying and selling a company
Finding and selling to customers
Ed Reeves discusses what can be gained from entering awards as a small business.
Marketing
Garth Haley speaks to four content marketing experts on the benefits of using video content for small companies.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Melanie Astbury looks at the prevention and cure strategies for company hires that misfire.
Business management
Don't be a busy fool - make sure you and your business are performing efficiently, urges David Lewis.
Export & Import
Andrew Millard discusses the increasingly globalised business world and how small companies can prepare themselves for international trade.
Business Technology
Here, Michael Wood presents his viewpoint that all small enterprises should aim to be software companies.
Employing & managing staff
In this article, Jesper Frederiksen looks at how small businesses need to run their HR operations efficiently if they are to hire the best new talent.
Business Technology
Here, Michael Wood presents his viewpoint that all small enterprises should aim to be software companies.
Employing & managing staff
In this article, Jesper Frederiksen looks at how small businesses need to run their HR operations efficiently if they are to hire the best new talent.
Business management
Here, Conrad Ford looks at the skills, knowledge and experience required to make a good director.
Employing & managing staff
Neil Atkinson explains the obligations of small company owners when it comes to employee pensions.
Business Technology
Teleconference calls can make communication between offices a lot easier. Here is some advice on managing them effectively.
Export & Import
David Grimes explores how companies can keep their customers happy by ensuring their supply chain is in order for the Easter break.
Employing & managing staff
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings