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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.

What to do if you have been in an accident at work

If you experience an accident at work, it is important to know the steps that you can take to ensure you are properly compensated, as we explore here.

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How to overcome your company’s Christmas pet hates

Here, Rafferty Gifford looks at some of the most common challenges businesses face at Christmas and gives tips on how you can overcome them.

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Tips from a futurist: Seven ways to prepare your business for the future

Here, author and futurist, James Wallman, has provided seven essential tips for the small business future.

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Start up advice for the budding entrepreneur

Regardless of the type of industry you are entering, all potential business owners must conduct proper Market research, this above all else will help you to decide if there is actually an opportunity available for you.

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How you can prevent employees stealing confidential data

Here, Alistair Brown, chief technology officer at BrightHR, explains how businesses can prevent employees from stealing confidential data.

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Five ways to better represent your business

In this article, we look at the ways you represent your business and how you could both strengthen existing relationships and pave the way for new ones.

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Free but at what cost? How to make auto enrolment easier

Auto enrolment is a necessity for British small businesses but it shouldn’t be onerous. Here, Garry Crackle from Opt Pensions, explores.

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In what ways can SMEs benefit from using self-storage?

Here, Mike Wilson is CEO of Smart Storage, explains the benefits of small businesses using self-storage units for stock and wares.

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Free but at what cost? How to make auto enrolment easier

Auto enrolment is a necessity for British small businesses but it shouldn’t be onerous. Here, Garry Crackle from Opt Pensions, explores.

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In what ways can SMEs benefit from using self-storage?

Here, Mike Wilson is CEO of Smart Storage, explains the benefits of small businesses using self-storage units for stock and wares.

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How to retain your competitive edge in business

Here, Andrew Clough, founder and managing director of The Brew, gives his input on how to get that all-important edge.

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How I proved to sceptics that my business model was worth investing in

American James Kornacki discusses the perilous road to investment for his wine purification company before taking the brand to the UK.

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How do UK lottery businesses work?

Here are the steps businesses must take to ensure their lottery complies with the Gambling Act 2005.

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Small Business Agony Aunt: Your pressing questions answered

Here, some key small business questions are put to Grant Thornton’s Business Growth Advisers.

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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.

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?

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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