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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.

How cloud computing supports flexible working

Cloud computing is an interesting solution for SMEs and independent professionals, in terms of providing more flexibility for facing market competition.

Office & home working

Marketing

Reduce risks associated with social media

Brands looking to make their mark within the social media sphere need to be aware of the potential pitfalls.

Business management

The supplement that Works with Water

Jules Birch launched health food supplement company Works with Water Nutraceuticals in 2006 and now turns over around £1.2 million.

Business Technology

Email Continuity and Archiving Key Requirements for Productivity

One of the most important parts of a business is the way in which the workforce interacts with each other, and for most companies this is now done by email.

Marketing

Word of mouth most powerful marketing tool

Word of mouth is the single most useful form of marketing for small businesses, finds research.

Business management

Mune – The health shot solution

Derek and Lucy Sanders came up with the idea for health shot company Mune in January 2010 and launched it in August that year.

Finding and selling to customers

Going for gold

As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.

Small Business Insurance

Ensure you have the right business insurance policy

If you're running your own small business, make sure you insure against hard times and disaster.

Finding and selling to customers

Going for gold

As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.

Small Business Insurance

Ensure you have the right business insurance policy

If you're running your own small business, make sure you insure against hard times and disaster.

Marketing

Why SMEs need to come to terms with the social networking age

The idea of customers seeking out a company’s ‘bricks and mortar’ customer service operation is becoming increasingly outmoded.

Business Technology

Marcus Wareham’s Mfuse is making gaming mobile

In 2003, Marcus Wareham founded Mfuse, which provides technology that enables mobile devices to be used for gambling.

Finding and selling to customers

How do I decide on the right CRM system?

How do I choose the right CRM system for my small business?

Getting Online

Bad websites threaten SMEs

Poor quality websites are scuppering the trade of small businesses, finds research.

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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

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.