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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.

10 tips to compliance when trading overseas

James White Drinks, which exports all over the world, gives insight into the main compliance issues when trading overseas.

Export & Import

Export & Import

Navigating customs around the world: Advice for small businesses

Harald Schoenfelder, managing director of global trade services for EMEA at FedEx Express, discusses how to prepare so your goods don't get held up at customs.

Export & Import

How 14-year-old Fraser Doherty turned his jam product into an international success

As a teenager, Fraser Doherty started making jam in his grandma's kitchen in 2003 and now exports account for 10 per cent of his company - and growing. He talks to the How-to Hub about his voyage into foreign markets and the logistical approach he took.

Export & Import

How to appoint an overseas distributor

Presenting some key advice from logistics consultancy Reneport for what you should look for in a distributor you can trust.

Export & Import

How a popcorn company grew into export markets

How-to Hub talks to Joe & Seph's co-founder Adam Sopher about his company's foray into exporting.

Office & home working

Limiting energy consumption for a small business

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the ways a small company can save energy.

Export & Import

How to get your packaging right for distribution

James Hardy of Alibaba.com reveals what you need to know before packaging your product in preparation for shipping.

Office & home working

Brother Business Smart series – superior printing for the small office/home office

Half of the UK's workforce has gravitated towards spending at least one day a week out of the office, and it's fair to say the idea of working from home has become an increasingly accepted part of life.

Export & Import

How to get your packaging right for distribution

James Hardy of Alibaba.com reveals what you need to know before packaging your product in preparation for shipping.

Office & home working

Brother Business Smart series – superior printing for the small office/home office

Half of the UK's workforce has gravitated towards spending at least one day a week out of the office, and it's fair to say the idea of working from home has become an increasingly accepted part of life.

Marketing

Four tips for improving your email marketing performance

Chloe Thomas gives advice to e-commerce companies on getting people onto your website through email marketing.

Finding and selling to customers

How to get your pricing right

Consultant Chris Merrington discusses how businesses should approach their pricing structure for optimal results.

Legal advice

Legal representation and the small business

Good legal protection is often overlooked by small business owners. Clive Rich, of online legal service LawBite, explains why it's worth looking into.

Finding and selling to customers

Top reasons why people leave a business website

Abby Hardoon presents five ways to guarantee you will turn off potential customers from your website offering.

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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?

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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