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Running a Business

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.

Sales pipeline management from a small business perspective

In this guide, you'll find out what a sales pipeline is, how to set one up and how to manage it – with tips from the experts.

Finding and selling to customers

Employing & managing staff

Top benefits of HR software for small businesses

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of HR software and how it can help you manage your staff

Finding and selling to customers

Free advertising ideas for small businesses

Discover free advertising ideas for your small business that can increase your revenue and brand awareness easily

Business Technology

11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are 11 HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Marketing

How to create a YouTube channel for your small business

Before you jump in and start creating content for your channel, you need to create a YouTube account for your small business. Here's how

Business Technology

The best CRM system for your micro business

A customer relationship management (CRM) system can really help your micro business to grow. We take a look at some platforms and their key features.

Marketing

How to handle fake reviews

Have you suddenly been swamped by negative reviews online? You could be being targeted by scammers

Employing & managing staff

Employer of Record – everything you need to know

Interested in hiring overseas talent? We're delving into Employer of Record - what it is, the pros and cons and if it's right for you

Marketing

How to handle fake reviews

Have you suddenly been swamped by negative reviews online? You could be being targeted by scammers

Employing & managing staff

Employer of Record – everything you need to know

Interested in hiring overseas talent? We're delving into Employer of Record - what it is, the pros and cons and if it's right for you

Business Technology

Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best

What's the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.

Finding and selling to customers

Which card payment machine should I get for my small business?

 

Find out the benefits of taking card payments along with some of the best card machines for your small business' needs

Business management

New tax year – 2026/27 – what small business owners need to know

The new tax year (April 6) usually brings about a few changes for small business owners, but 2026 is going to be a big one. Here's a summary

Employing & managing staff

A small business guide to the National Living Wage

The new National Living Wage has come into effect for 2026/27. Elaine Pritchard of Moorepay explains what you need to know

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

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?

Partner content

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