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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.

How to read a certificate of insurance

Here's everything you need to know about a certificate of insurance, from the main features to why they're crucial for your small business

Small Business Insurance

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How to get more control over your business budgeting 

Whether you need to reduce your expenses or want to improve your margins, business budgeting is an ever-present challenge for business owners

Employing & managing staff

Can you make employees sign an NDA?

Chris Hadrill, Partner in the employment team at Redmans Solicitors, explains the function of NDAs in an employer-employee relationship.

Marketing

Behind the Scenes of Brand Building: How Small Businesses Can Stand Out to Shoppers

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What can your small business do to help achieve net zero by 2050?

Follow these six tips to start reducing your business’s carbon footprint and help Great Britain achieve net zero

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Smart meters for business: Your FAQs answered

Here, we explore the frequently asked questions about smart meters for small businesses.

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How my small business can contribute to reducing climate change

As entrepreneurs, even those of us at the helm of small businesses, we can all play a part in reducing our climate footprint for the benefit of society. Is it time to revisit your green credentials?

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How smart meters can empower consumers to engage with their energy use

Smart meters can help people rid themselves of unnecessary meter readings and potentially reduce energy waste and costs. But what role do consumers themselves play in making the most of this technology?

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How my small business can contribute to reducing climate change

As entrepreneurs, even those of us at the helm of small businesses, we can all play a part in reducing our climate footprint for the benefit of society. Is it time to revisit your green credentials?

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How smart meters can empower consumers to engage with their energy use

Smart meters can help people rid themselves of unnecessary meter readings and potentially reduce energy waste and costs. But what role do consumers themselves play in making the most of this technology?

Business Technology

How to compare business broadband deals

Whether it’s streaming music in your café or uploading content onto YouTube, every business has different broadband requirements.

Business management

Boost your chances of getting R&D tax credits – despite the crackdown

Darryl Hoy explains what R&D tax credits are, how they've changed and how to increase your chances of success, despite the crackdown

Business Technology

Business Broadband vs Residential Broadband

If you’re a business owner, you may have wondered why you need to get an internet connection from a specialist business broadband provider rather than simply through the same company that supplies your home internet connection.

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Smart meters and the future for small businesses 

We take stock of how smart meters are already supporting small businesses and what we can expect from smart meters in the near future

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

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.