Advice

This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.

Snap election: SMEs should plan for more short-term turmoil

Here, Salvador Amico of Menzies LLP, discusses how the Snap election this June could affect British small businesses.

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French election: How UK businesses can ready themselves for uncertainty

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, gives us advice on how businesses can prepare for the impact of the French Presidential Election.

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DIY SEO: Using internal links to improve your SEO strategy

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder of Blue Array, tells us how to make the most of our SEO strategy online.

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Seven tips for a young entrepreneur

As a young entrepreneur, you may feel that age and experience is stacked against you, but here is how you can use your age to your advantage.

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Learn from the greats’ mistakes – PR crisis management for small businesses

SMEs need to consider crisis management and the importance of reputation just as much as larger companies.

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Skills of tomorrow must be at the heart of apprenticeship drive

There is a long way to go to make sure vocational training and apprenticeships can meet the aspirations of many talented young people, according to ACCA.

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UK’s aspiring business owners continue to grow in confidence

The future entrepreneurs of Britain feel confident about starting their business moving into 2017, new research reveals.

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Top tips for the small business entrepreneur

Here, we give some top tips for young entrepreneurs starting out a business on how to find success.

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UK’s aspiring business owners continue to grow in confidence

The future entrepreneurs of Britain feel confident about starting their business moving into 2017, new research reveals.

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Top tips for the small business entrepreneur

Here, we give some top tips for young entrepreneurs starting out a business on how to find success.

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A business owner’s guide to fire safety standards

This article seeks to demystify the nature of fire safety standards, explaining exactly what they are, why they shouldn’t be feared, and what to look out for

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Asbestos, mesothelioma and the building trades

Here, we look at the rise and fall of asbestos and why business owners should be familiar with asbestos standards for construction workers and employers.

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