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.

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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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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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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Learning from my mistakes as a start-up accountancy practice

Here, Sam Boothroyd, founder of The Small Business Coach, discusses how he started, ran and sold an online accountancy practice.

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Finance products: A complete leasing guide

Here, we look at the various financial products you have at your disposal when it comes to financing your fleet.

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Five top tips when being interviewed ‘down the line’

In this post Andrew Ogden, managing director at Broadcast Media Services, offers some top tips on how to prepare before you start performing in front of the camera.

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