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Articles, news and advice on effective business management for UK SMEs, encompassing the principles, strategies, and practices that organisations employ to efficiently and effectively achieve their goals and objectives. Topics covered include decision making, setting objectives, allocation of resources, business operations, and performance measurement.

Advice

Five point plan to boost SME resilience

Half of Brits agree having a low level of resilience can adversely affect performance at work.

News

Plan ahead to avoid Easter payment delays

Small businesses should start planning now to maximise profits over the Easter period and avoid payment delays.

News

Systemising business processes could mean the end of the spreadsheet

Despite its current near-ubiquity, the spreadsheet dominance of many ERP planning processes could be coming to an end.

Business Technology

Why technology should be every business owner’s best friend

Here, Tim Campbell, the first Apprentice winner, offers his tips on how technology and a bit of self-discipline can help you reduce stress, take back control, and grow your business.

News

Sensation seekers make better CEOs, research finds

Bosses who are sensation seekers and take risks are more likely to be successful business leaders, research reveals.

News

Senior decision makers reveal people skills are the most valuable asset

Business leaders consider people skills to be the most valuable asset for employees, over communication and maths skills.

News

Interrupting discussions improves decision-making

A new study reveals that timing and impact of formal interventions in decision-making groups can have a significant effect on productivity.

News

Most small business leaders struggle to find time for business management

Only 20 per cent of business owners are spending enough time actually managing their business rather than just ensuring it survives day to day.

Office & home working

Five trends set to transform working practices

Pete Sayburn shares his insight into the latest thinking and ways of working that businesses should be looking to deploy.

Business management

A ten-step business checklist for a profitable year

Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness or cut costs, check out our ten-step checklist for achieving better profitability.

News

Have managers lost the ability to listen to bad news?

A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School suggests managers don't listen to bad news which leads to poor decisions.

News

Letting voicemail answer your calls could be costing your business

Relying on voicemail is having a huge detrimental effect on the bottom line of Britain’s smallest businesses, new research suggests.

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Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.