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The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses

We’ve compared the competition to bring you our pick of the 6 best VoIP providers for small businesses – complete with features and pricing

Business Technology

Getting Online

Your guide to starting an online business

A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without

Business Technology

The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses

We’ve compared the competition to bring you our pick of the 6 best VoIP providers for small businesses – complete with features and pricing

Getting Online

Your guide to starting an online business

A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without

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.

Marketing

The essential guide to small business marketing

In this guide, we look at how small business marketing can be made easy for new company owners.

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

Marketing

A guide to successful email marketing

Email marketing can be an immensely important driver of engagement and brand awareness for small businesses. Here Andrea Blair from Hallam Internet, takes you through a six-step email marketing checklist.

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

Business Ideas & Planning

6 of the best business ideas for 2026

Whatever your interests or skills, there's always a small business that you can start. Here are the best business ideas for 2026

Business Ideas & Planning

How to make money on Twitch

Find out how to start on Twitch as a standalone or as an extension of your existing business. Get to grips with streaming, monetisation and more

Business management

The new life of shipping containers – how businesses across the UK are repurposing containers

Small business owners are repurposing shipping containers. In this article we'll be delving into the why and the how

Sole trader

6 examples of sole traders

What jobs are best if you want to go self-employed? We look at what it takes to become a personal trainer, a gardener, a hairdresser, a private chef, a photographer or a graphic designer

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.

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.

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

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?