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How small businesses can help in the fight against modern slavery

Here are the steps small businesses can take to protect their reputation and play an important role in the fight against modern slavery.

Business management

Employing & managing staff

Recruiting staff: how SMEs can compete with corporate businesses

Recruiting staff can be a tricky task, with SMEs having a particularly hard time hiring and holding on to workers. Stephen Quinn of Jobbio explains how smaller businesses can stand out to future employees.

Business management

How small businesses can help in the fight against modern slavery

Here are the steps small businesses can take to protect their reputation and play an important role in the fight against modern slavery.

Employing & managing staff

Recruiting staff: how SMEs can compete with corporate businesses

Recruiting staff can be a tricky task, with SMEs having a particularly hard time hiring and holding on to workers. Stephen Quinn of Jobbio explains how smaller businesses can stand out to future employees.

Business management

How entering awards can help your business grow

Francesca James, co-founder of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards, explains how entering awards can bring you closer to achieving your business goals.

Finding and selling to customers

Client retention: Top tips for keeping your customers

Client retention is key to your continued business growth and development, Natalie Lovett argues. Here are some top ways to ensure you keep your clients.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: Ryan Palmer, co-founder of London Sock Co.

Ryan Palmer, co-founder of London Sock Co. talks about bringing Victorian style to the modern gentleman and the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit.

Investing in a franchise

Five good reasons why franchisees should develop a business plan

Here are five reasons why all franchisees should consider the franchise business plan as a crucial part of their franchising journey.

Buying and selling a company

Buying and selling a business in the professional services industry

Here, we give a summary of how to successfully buy, run and sell a business within professional services.

Business management

Why purpose is vital to your business

Purpose plays a part in any business – Helen Rosethorn of Prophet explains why it should be a top priority.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: Jason Goldberg, director of SpaSeekers.com

SpaSeekers.com director Jason Goldberg tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about his mother's struggle to find a health farm, working out of his garage for 10 years and setting the bar for employees.

Business management

It’s your fault Toys R Us closed (partly)

Here, Peter Watson discusses the consumer decisions that led to the downfall of the toy retail institution.

Success stories

Q&A: Mark Johansen-Berg, owner of SkateHut

SkateHut owner, Mark Johansen-Berg, tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about the growth of his online skate business and what advice he has for budding entrepreneurs.

Legal advice

What is IP and what should start-ups be doing to protect it?

Here, Jennifer Baile discusses why it is so important for owners of start-ups to carefully consider how a robust IP strategy will help to safeguard the commercial proposition and future growth of their business.

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?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

Partner content

Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management