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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.

Six start-ups on creating a winning team 

Kevin Buller talks to six promising companies about how they go about building and maintaining a strong team in their business.

Employing & managing staff

Business Technology

Mobilegeddon: The aftermath for SMEs

Niall O'Loughlin explores Google's latest algorithm update, and the initial impact the change is having on SMEs.

Finding and selling to customers

The three keys to driving sales conversions online

Here, we look at some pointers to ensuring a successful rate of sales conversion.

Business management

B&B health and safety risks and how to prevent them 

Here, we look at the key health and safety considerations to be aware of to prevent lawsuits and legal issues for a B&B or small hotel hospitality business.

Business management

Small companies that improved their delivery services 

Here, we look at two businesses that partnered with Royal Mail to improve the management of their logistics and what services can be employed to help your small company do the same.

Office & home working

Poor health is impacting performance of employee

I am genuinely concerned at the poor health of one of my employees. He constantly eats junk food and binge drinks and this is having a negative impact on his attendance. Can I intervene and what assistance should I provide?

Getting Online

Can a domain name make or break a business?

Abby Hardoon discusses the factors that should be considered when selecting the right domain name for your business.

Finding and selling to customers

The rise of home delivery and online shopping 

Here, we look at how three industries took on online deliveries for the convenience of customers.

Getting Online

Can a domain name make or break a business?

Abby Hardoon discusses the factors that should be considered when selecting the right domain name for your business.

Finding and selling to customers

The rise of home delivery and online shopping 

Here, we look at how three industries took on online deliveries for the convenience of customers.

Business management

Why failure is an important part of success in business

Mike Herd looks at how entrepreneurs can turn failure to their advantage, learning from making mistakes and building something bigger next time.

Employing & managing staff

Four things to remember when taking on your first employee

Emily Coltman gives her top tips to bear in mind when you are hiring for the first time.

Office & home working

Ten small business tips for handling a grievance

Neil Atkinson presents a guide to handling a staff grievance properly and effectively.

Productivity Zone

Businesses urged to make gains in productivity 

UK SMEs could gain back a working month every year by shaking their bad business habits, research finds.

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Employing & managing staff

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