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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.

Providing job references

The issue of providing job references is becoming increasingly problematic. Peter Done, founder of employment law specialist Peninsula, explains what you should and shouldn't do.

Employing & managing staff

Employing & managing staff

Watch out for thieving staff

The UK is one of the worst countries in Europe for stealing by employees, according to a report by the Centre for Retail Research. Even if you employ relatively few people, it's still important to consider the worst-case scenario of staff theft and put measures in place now to deal with it in the future

Office & home working

A Guide to Running a Business from Home

Some articles on the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home.

Business Technology

Beginner’s guide to backing up data

What would you do if you lost your computer hard drive or company server due to age, catastrophic events or even a nasty virus? Make sure your company is covered for all eventualities by following these simple steps on how to back up data.

Business Technology

Setting up a computer server

As your small business grows, the time will come when you'll need to install a computer server or upgrade your existing unit to handle the number of terminals, printers and other technical wizardry you now use.

Finding and selling to customers

Top tips on pricing your product

When consumers are considering which product or service to spend their money on, an obvious consideration is price. Christian Nellemann offers some advice to small businesses looking to compete on price.

Business management

Success rate for UK small business

What is the percentage of success of small businesses in UK? What are the reasons for successes and failures?

Office & home working

Running a catering business from home

I'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet?

Business management

Success rate for UK small business

What is the percentage of success of small businesses in UK? What are the reasons for successes and failures?

Office & home working

Running a catering business from home

I'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet?

Legal advice

Understanding health and safety: the laws explained

This factsheet explains the main steps you must take to ensure your business complies with health and safety regulations.

Office & home working

Top 10 Business Property Tips

SmallBusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Business Property Tips offer invaluable advice on your business' property needs, providing hints on finding the ideal location, utilising your office space and negotiating deals.

Legal advice

Top 10 Legal Tips

Running a business will present you with many unexpected legal considerations; smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Legal Tips help to guide you through the potential legislative minefield.

Finding and selling to customers

Top Ten Sales & Marketing Tips

Building a reputation and customer base for your business can be difficult and time consuming.

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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?