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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.

Small business video advice from content marketers

Garth Haley speaks to four content marketing experts on the benefits of using video content for small companies.

Marketing

Employing & managing staff

What to do when you discover you have hired a bad apple

Here, Melanie Astbury looks at the prevention and cure strategies for company hires that misfire.

Business management

Top five tips for effective time management

Don't be a busy fool - make sure you and your business are performing efficiently, urges David Lewis.

Export & Import

How can small businesses efficiently expand into new territories?

Andrew Millard discusses the increasingly globalised business world and how small companies can prepare themselves for international trade.

Business Technology

Have you turned your business into a software company?

Here, Michael Wood presents his viewpoint that all small enterprises should aim to be software companies.

Employing & managing staff

Why HR best practice starts with the offer letter 

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

What makes a good director?

Here, Conrad Ford looks at the skills, knowledge and experience required to make a good director.

Employing & managing staff

How to navigate the minefield of auto-enrolment

Neil Atkinson explains the obligations of small company owners when it comes to employee pensions.

Business management

What makes a good director?

Here, Conrad Ford looks at the skills, knowledge and experience required to make a good director.

Employing & managing staff

How to navigate the minefield of auto-enrolment

Neil Atkinson explains the obligations of small company owners when it comes to employee pensions.

Business Technology

Three tips for hosting a teleconference

Teleconference calls can make communication between offices a lot easier. Here is some advice on managing them effectively.

Export & Import

Five ways to ensure your delivery logistics are in good shape over Easter

David Grimes explores how companies can keep their customers happy by ensuring their supply chain is in order for the Easter break.

Business management

How temporarily switching employee roles can help your business

Here's how Tracy Ewen, managing director of IGF Invoice Finance, swapped roles with an employee in the mail room and gained a greater understanding of the various parts of her business.

Business Technology

Online meetings in the construction industry

Here, we look at the fast-paced construction sector and how it is suited to an online meeting option.

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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.

Partner content

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