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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.

Freelancers: why small businesses should hire talent online

Sebastian Siseles talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about the benefits of hiring freelancers online rather than through a traditional agency.

Employing & managing staff

Employing & managing staff

How to deal with different languages in the workplace

Having multiple languages in the workplace can be useful, but are there any issues involved? Andrew Weir of Moorepay explains what you need to know.

Business Technology

GDPR is now in force: make sure you don’t get caught out

Now that GDPR is in force, businesses need to be even more careful when it comes to compliance. Campbell Hutcheson of Datto explains how you can sidestep a hefty fine.

Buying and selling a company

Important tax considerations when buying and selling a business

Here’s a rundown of some important tax points not to be overlooked when buying or selling a business.

Finding and selling to customers

Busy summer months: 5 tips to cope with the retail rush

Summer has finally arrived! Sarah Musgrove of Opus Energy shares her top five tips to deal with the retail rush.

Office & home working

Relocation, relocation relocation: 4 top tips for a smooth office move

Emma Davidson of Express explains what you need to consider for your next office relocation.

Employing & managing staff

Can’t afford a pay rise? 9 alternative ways to reward your staff

If you can't afford to give a pay rise to your top-performing employees, there are a few other ways that you can reward them.

Business Technology

How video conferencing can save money for small businesses

Far from being the expensive events they once were, video meetings can now actually save money, says Jamie Coombs of Altodigital.

Employing & managing staff

Can’t afford a pay rise? 9 alternative ways to reward your staff

If you can't afford to give a pay rise to your top-performing employees, there are a few other ways that you can reward them.

Business Technology

How video conferencing can save money for small businesses

Far from being the expensive events they once were, video meetings can now actually save money, says Jamie Coombs of Altodigital.

Export & Import

Exports: the rise of ‘Brand British’ in the global market

Steve Perez, founder and chairman of major drinks producer Global Brands, explains how and why British businesses are growing internationally, and shares his top tips for success.

Legal advice

Illegal working: Why small businesses should question Home Office fines

Small businesses targeted by immigration enforcement face fines of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, but businesses have grounds to challenge the penalty, explains Anne Morris.

Business management

Disaster plan: How one business owner planned for the worst – and it happened

Graham Precious is the owner of at-home care Franchise, Caremark East Riding. Here, he gives his insight on putting together a robust disaster plan, how it positively impacted his business and how the plan has altered since its initial inception.

Office & home working

Improve and secure your way of working: Office 365 and BYOD

Seven out of ten small businesses in the UK have now included BYOD as part of their everyday operations. Here, we look at what to consider when implementing your policy.

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.