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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.

The ups and downs of working in a tech incubator

Michael Rainsford discusses how his start-up company developed in a shared office space, and reveals the benefits and downsides of such a setup for an early-stage company.

Business management

Business Technology

Using the growth of mobile to capture a changing audience

Jay Karsandas discusses the consumer shift to shopping on the move and how small companies can take advantage.

Finding and selling to customers

Fighting shy of public service tendering

David Cliff discusses the situation of fewer businesses willing to compete for public sector tenders.

Business management

Five small business goals for the new year

Ed Reeves shares his thoughts on the resolutions that every SME owner might have made for the coming year.

Employing & managing staff

Key questions to ask when choosing your HR consultancy

Here, Kate Russell covers the due diligence questions to ask all potential HR suppliers.

Marketing

Incorporating data capture into your social strategy

Start-ups often ask how they can enrich their email marketing pool in a cost-effective and ethical way. Here, Victoria Browne gives some tips.

Legal advice

The impact of the copyright exemption on the games industry 

Here, Christopher Williams discusses the copyright considerations businesses in the games industry should make following new legislation.

Finding and selling to customers

Managing your Christmas gift returns as a small company

No company owner wants to contend with a high rate of product returns, but they are an unfortunate reality for retailers large and small. Here, we look at the problem and what can be done about it.

Legal advice

The impact of the copyright exemption on the games industry 

Here, Christopher Williams discusses the copyright considerations businesses in the games industry should make following new legislation.

Finding and selling to customers

Managing your Christmas gift returns as a small company

No company owner wants to contend with a high rate of product returns, but they are an unfortunate reality for retailers large and small. Here, we look at the problem and what can be done about it.

Business management

Making your business meetings more effective 

Here's how to manage meetings better and why videoconferencing should be a strong consideration for your business.

Business management

Why customer service should be your number one priority

Damian Clarkson uses the hospitality industry to illustrate the importance of providing first-rate customer service.

Business Technology

The cloud options for small companies to go for

In this piece, Andy Hinxman discusses the best cloud choices for businesses to plump for.

Office & home working

Why small businesses need to invest in ergonomics

Here, we look at the science of optimising the office environment to match the worker.

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Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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?