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Getting the right company logo: How businesses got their message across

Here, we talk to small businesses about their company logo and how their brand is represented through it.

Marketing

Export & Import

A weak pound: The Brexit benefit

Here's how international customers are the Brexit benefit for businesses both at home and abroad.

Marketing

Getting the right company logo: How businesses got their message across

Here, we talk to small businesses about their company logo and how their brand is represented through it.

Export & Import

A weak pound: The Brexit benefit

Here's how international customers are the Brexit benefit for businesses both at home and abroad.

Advice

How four small companies experienced trade shows

Obtaining effective but good value marketing is always a challenge for a small company, but trade shows can be a cost-effective way to get the word out. Here, business owners share their opinions of the method.

Finding and selling to customers

Do you stand out for your fantastic customer service?

Great customer service is a key factor to give you the edge over the competition, as Simon Horton discusses.

News

Businesses ‘not protecting intellectual property’

Businesses are not sufficiently protecting their intellectual property (IP), with many taking no action, according to new research.

Finding and selling to customers

Sales pipeline management from a small business perspective

In this guide, you'll find out what a sales pipeline is, how to set one up and how to manage it – with tips from the experts.

Finding and selling to customers

Free advertising ideas for small businesses

Discover free advertising ideas for your small business that can increase your revenue and brand awareness easily

Business Technology

11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are 11 HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Starting a Business

How to start a taxi business

Driving a minicab or a taxi has many benefits. You can work the hours you want to and supplement another career, whether you are a creative, a tradesman or even a teacher. But the biggest benefit could be the sense of performing a service for the vulnerable

Business Technology

The best CRM system for your micro business

A customer relationship management (CRM) system can really help your micro business to grow. We take a look at some platforms and their key features.

Marketing

How to handle fake reviews

Have you suddenly been swamped by negative reviews online? You could be being targeted by scammers

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

A review of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses and independent traders, with break downs and explanations of fees and functions.

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

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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