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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.

A guide to cyber liability insurance for a small business

If your business takes online payments, stores customer data, or relies on IT systems, cyber liability insurance is essential. It provides financial protection, helps you comply with regulations, and can help your business to recover quickly from cyber incidents.

Small Business Insurance

Business management

Why a business savings account is smart business

When we think savings, its usually in the context of personal finances but just as personal savings are vital for financial wellness, a business savings plan is key factor in keeping your business on track

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

Legal advice

A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration

SmallBusiness.co.uk and intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.

Legal advice

The new Procurement Act and how it affects SMEs

The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses

Employing & managing staff

How to hire overseas employees

Let’s take a look at the process of finding and managing an overseas employees for your small business and which candidates to pick

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

Employing & managing staff

Hiring an apprentice: The benefits for a small company

Taking on an apprentice can inject youthful energy and ideas into your company. A guide to how to enrol an apprentice into your small business

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

Employing & managing staff

Hiring an apprentice: The benefits for a small company

Taking on an apprentice can inject youthful energy and ideas into your company. A guide to how to enrol an apprentice into your small business

Small Business Insurance

Insurance for dog walkers

We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions

Business management

4 ways to scale up your small business by bringing in more people

Many small business owners will need to bring in additional support to help their business to scale up and achieve its potential

Business Technology

Embracing regulatory compliance – a catalyst for growth and innovation

Kate Jones of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum explains why digital compliance is central to business growth and where to get support

Business Technology

How AI can transform your small business

AI is becoming more engrained in our day-to-day lives. Find out how it can transform your business and how to implement it

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.