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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.

Employment Rights Act 2025 and the changes you need to prepare for

The government has published the timetabled changes that are coming in line with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Here's a rundown

Employing & managing staff

Getting Online

Your guide to starting an online business

A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without

Getting Online

How do I build a website for my small business?

There are various website builders for small businesses. Here are who they are, what they cost and how to get your website up and running

Getting Online

What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?

Do you want your small business to sell through the internet? Basic e-commerce packages offered by eight of the most popular website builders compared

Getting Online

The 6 best free website builders for small businesses

Looking to build a professional website for your small business without spending a penny? Here are the 6 best free website builders ranked and compared.

Marketing

The essential guide to small business marketing

In this guide, we look at how small business marketing can be made easy for new company owners.

Marketing

A guide to successful email marketing

Email marketing can be an immensely important driver of engagement and brand awareness for small businesses. Here Andrea Blair from Hallam Internet, takes you through a six-step email marketing checklist.

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

Marketing

A guide to successful email marketing

Email marketing can be an immensely important driver of engagement and brand awareness for small businesses. Here Andrea Blair from Hallam Internet, takes you through a six-step email marketing checklist.

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

Marketing

7 best email marketing software for UK businesses

Factors to consider include the number of recipients you need to mail out to, design customisation to match the brand, integrations, data migration and ease of use

Business management

The hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore

The safety of contractors is more of a responsibility for you than you might realise. This is what you must know before you start outsourcing

Business management

2025 for small businesses and what’s coming up in 2026

From financial statements to changing thresholds to price increases, we bring you the key events from 2025

Business management

5 small businesses from Christmas films – and their performance appraisals

We're casting an analytical eye over everyone's favourite Christmas films – but with a business twist. Read on to see if you agree

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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