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Safeguarding the online reputation of your small business

A single negative event can ruin your company's reputation. Here's how to protect your brand's image online.

Advice

Advice

Three pointers small business owners must follow in their first year

Ed Reeves discusses the priorities a company owner needs to set in the early stages of a company.

Advice

Safeguarding the online reputation of your small business

A single negative event can ruin your company's reputation. Here's how to protect your brand's image online.

Advice

Three pointers small business owners must follow in their first year

Ed Reeves discusses the priorities a company owner needs to set in the early stages of a company.

News

Freelancers lack confidence in business outlook and economy 

A study from self-employment support body IPSE shows freelancers' confidence is at its lowest level since the organisation began surveying.

Advice

Ten principles for established businesses in growing markets

You can be a recognised player in an evolving market, but it doesn't mean your status is safe. Here, Jeremy Torz explains how to maintain your edge.

Business Ideas & Planning

More than just a buzzword: The business benefits of a sustainable company

Steven Macatonia reveals why sustainability is at the heart of his company and why you should consider a sustainable mindset when you set up yours.

Investing in a franchise

What attributes make an exceptional franchisee?

Here, Pip Wilkins discusses the traits a person needs if they want to run a successful franchise arm.

Advice

Negotiating with suppliers: Be aggressive or pay the price

Lee Biggins was on a steep learning curve when it came to negotiating with suppliers for his early-stage business. Here, he discusses how he learned to get the best deal.

Investing in a franchise

Franchising arrangements and intellectual property considerations

David McGuire discusses the legal implications of franchising and what small businesses should consider.

Finding and selling to customers

User experience: The secret weapon for small businesses

Gareth Bull speaks to two company owners on the importance of the service your customers and potential customers experience when browsing your website.

Finding and selling to customers

The importance of customer prioritisation in testing times

Here, we look at why issues of trust mean that businesses need to become more customer-focused than ever.

Advice

The key business moves that shaped the growth of my company

Ed Reeves, founder of Moneypenny, shares his thoughts on the key decisions that resulted in a step-change at his company.

Government Grants

How a small jewellery business secured a government grant

Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.

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.