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7 hiring strategy dos and don’ts for high-growth SMEs

Hiring with growth in mind is essential for your business. Hannah Dawson of Futrli explains how you should go about recruiting staff.

Employing & managing staff

Productivity Zone

5 easy tech wins to improve SME productivity

We show you five simple things that you can do to let your office tech turbocharge your business productivity.

Employing & managing staff

7 hiring strategy dos and don’ts for high-growth SMEs

Hiring with growth in mind is essential for your business. Hannah Dawson of Futrli explains how you should go about recruiting staff.

Productivity Zone

5 easy tech wins to improve SME productivity

We show you five simple things that you can do to let your office tech turbocharge your business productivity.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: Jonathan Papworth, director of Person Centred Software

Jonathan Papworth is the co-founder and director of Person Centred Software, a firm who specialises in software for social care workers.

Buying and selling a company

A beginner’s guide to buying and selling a business

In association with BusinessesForSale.com, we look at the key considerations for both buyers and sellers when a business changes hands.

Alternative finance

Cash flow relief for SMEs

With a competitive loan offering that is fast and flexible, alternative finance provider Merchant Money is successfully breaking barriers in the small business economy.

International Business

Small businesses must act now to continue to trade with the EU

Many UK businesses are putting themselves at risk of not being able to continue trading in the EU if a no deal Brexit occurs. A few simple steps can ensure business can continue

Podcasts

I couldn’t speak English, now I run my own business – podcast

Anna Jordan meets Lara Khalaf, a Syrian-born personal coach, executive coach and leadership trainer.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Newcastle

If you're unsure about starting a business in Newcastle, take a look at the vital stats and how four entrepreneurs did it.

Alternative finance

Why small businesses should call upon the expert Angels

Small businesses have many uncertainties to deal with - how to get funding and Brexit are just two. Angel investors can offer advice and solutions around both. Jenny Tooth explains

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout

Smallbusiness.co.uk has a chat with Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout.

Small Business Banking

Challenger and digital banks secure new funds to help small businesses

New banks have beaten larger players to secure funding from RBS to help small businesses across the country to grow

News

Cash incentive for small businesses to buy cleaner vans

Small businesses and charities in London are being encouraged and supported to replace polluting vehicles ahead of emissions charging being introduced

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.