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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.

Help to Grow: Digital – how can it help my business?

UPDATED: Government offers discounts of up to £5,000 for digital accounting, customer relationship management (CRM) and eCommerce software from approved providers

Accounting

Export & Import

How to import from Turkey to the UK

Total trade in goods between Turkey and the UK totalled £18.1bn in 2021. Here are the steps to consider when importing from this valuable trading partner

Finding and selling to customers

How to launch on Amazon US from the UK

Thousands of UK companies use Amazon as a springboard for expanding their business to the US. If you’d like to join them, you’ve come to the right place.

Running a Business

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme explained

Offering staff an electric car through your business could save up to 60% of the leasing cost – and doesn’t cost your business a penny

Export & Import

Exporting goods abroad: A complete guide for small businesses

In this article, we present the main considerations for a business looking to break into international markets – and look at two businesses that found success in exporting.

Marketing

The marketing mix: What entrepreneurs should know

The marketing mix concept was developed by a Harvard professor after the Second World War. What is it and how can it help your business?

Business management

How to organise the structure of shareholders and directors

A clear and organised structure ensures each party understands their responsibilities and level of involvement when it comes to making decisions, says Stephen Newman of Ramsdens Solicitors.

Employing & managing staff

Ensure your contract keeps you out of IR35

What can contractors and freelancers learn from HRMC’s win against Sky Sports presenter Alan Parry? Here are tips to make sure you stay out of IR35

Business management

How to organise the structure of shareholders and directors

A clear and organised structure ensures each party understands their responsibilities and level of involvement when it comes to making decisions, says Stephen Newman of Ramsdens Solicitors.

Employing & managing staff

Ensure your contract keeps you out of IR35

What can contractors and freelancers learn from HRMC’s win against Sky Sports presenter Alan Parry? Here are tips to make sure you stay out of IR35

Export & Import

Importing wine from abroad

If you are looking to set up a business where you will be importing wine from abroad, certain VAT and duty rules apply.

Export & Import

Help maximise your international trade opportunities

It’s never been easier to sell your products overseas using platforms such as Amazon, Shopify or PayPal. But the rules and regulations get increasingly complicated. Don’t worry, help is at hand

Business management

How to avoid burnout running your small business

The pandemic has made small business owners rethink work/life balance. Research show that more time spent recharging your batteries actually makes you a better leader

Export & Import

A step-by-step guide to shipping and exporting goods

Before you start exporting, take these factors into account, step-by-step

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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?

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Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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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