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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.

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.

Getting Online

Getting Online

How can I promote my small business website?

We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media

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

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

Business Technology

Microsoft Teams impersonation attacks and how to spot them

Impersonation scams are really coming to the fore on Microsoft Teams. To keep your business safe, we've flagged some of the worst offenders

Business Technology

How to get a business landline number for your mobile

A business landline number on your mobile phone makes it easier to manage your day-to-day commitments. Here's how to get one

Business management

Why toilets are a hidden revenue stream for UK businesses

Public toilets are disappearing from high streets, but making your business' toilets available could attract new customers and extra revenue

Business management

How to find the best energy supplier for your small business

With a steep rise in energy prices, we show you how to find the right energy supplier for your small business

Business management

Why toilets are a hidden revenue stream for UK businesses

Public toilets are disappearing from high streets, but making your business' toilets available could attract new customers and extra revenue

Business management

How to find the best energy supplier for your small business

With a steep rise in energy prices, we show you how to find the right energy supplier for your small business

Business Technology

Businesses investing in AI see limited returns as workforce skills gap holds back impact

AI training platform, QA, explain the AI skills gap and the effect it has on your business. Find out how their training courses can help

Finding and selling to customers

How to increase profits – without raising prices

Profits aren't just linked to prices – find out how you could increase profits by reducing costs and boosting your revenue

Finding and selling to customers

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.

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

Partner content

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.

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?