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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.

Switch and fix energy provider to avoid potential post-Brexit price hikes

Energy prices are expected to soar when the UK leaves the EU on March 29, 2019. The UK relies on energy imported from Europe – increased costs may push up energy bills for businesses across UK. Switching to longer – fixed-term – energy rates recommended to avoid the worst of any possible post-Brexit energy price hikes.

Business management

Business management

What is a shareholder agreement and why does my business need one?

Shareholder agreements are essential for any growing business. Phil Mitchell explains why so are so important and how to go about setting one up

Employing & managing staff

Employee benefits terms and what they mean

Modern employee benefits terms can be confusing. Steve Edgell outlines some that employers could offer.

International Business

Business travel etiquette: tips for your next international trip

Going abroad on business? Ensure you know the local etiquette if you're heading to Japan, Dubai, Australia, Mexico, China, Thailand or India.

Buying and selling a company

How to plan a successful business sale and ensure a good exit

When looking to sell a business, preparation is key and needs proper planning. Jo Thornley offers some advice.

Running a Business

Online business sales providers talk about getting established

Small Business figures answer questions on their business success to date: founders of BusinessesForSale.com explain how they set up their online business.

Office & home working

The small business office in 2050

Here, Neil Atkinson explores the prospect of working practices changing beyond recognition over the next few decades.

Finding and selling to customers

Small business essentials: The art of e-commerce

Whether you’ve done it before or it’s your first venture, there has never been a better time to explore the money-making potential of e-commerce, says Patrick Foster.

Office & home working

The small business office in 2050

Here, Neil Atkinson explores the prospect of working practices changing beyond recognition over the next few decades.

Finding and selling to customers

Small business essentials: The art of e-commerce

Whether you’ve done it before or it’s your first venture, there has never been a better time to explore the money-making potential of e-commerce, says Patrick Foster.

Business management

What you need to become the go-to person in your field

If you want to become the go-to person in your industry, author and speaker Warren Cass explains what you need to do.

Business management

How to introduce a health and safety apprenticeship to the workplace

Here, Chris Pendrey of Actavo Direct explains how to introduce a health and safety apprenticeship to your workplace.

Employing & managing staff

Reskillling and upskilling: the key to success in the digital revolution

Helping employees to develop is crucial to business success. Olivia Parrish from Haines Watts explains what employers need to know about reskilling and upskilling their staff.

Business Technology

Drone laws UK: how do they affect small businesses?

A raft of drone laws were introduced earlier in the year restricting where and how high drones can fly. We explore what these new regulations mean for small businesses.

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.