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Business management

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.

Blog

Megalomaniac CEOs

Businesses need strong leaders, but if the man or woman at the helm is excessively domineering, it can put a business in jeopardy.

News

‘Bad management is stifling growth’

Incompetent managers are holding Britain back, claims an industry body.

Business management

Protect your business with these key management tips

Taking a close, hard look at your business could mean the difference between sink or swim.

Employing & managing staff

Four management competencies for combating stress

New research from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified four key stress management behaviours that can make the difference between line managers bucking up or bringing down the people they supervise.

News

Outdated management styles ’cause workers to quit’

Almost half of employees who resign from their jobs do so because they disagree with their firm's management style, according to BT Business.

News

Risk management ‘essential’ for small firms

Small businesses need to ensure that they have effective risk management strategies in place, it has been claimed.

Blog

Preparing your business for the year ahead

With the Christmas period behind you it’s time to start looking at the year ahead, and how you will use your time to improve your business.

Employing & managing staff

How to become more efficient

Keeping a united workforce is certainly a challenge but many simple changes can be made that won't cost. SmallBusiness.co.uk and the CIPD have these tips to help you make improvements.

Employing & managing staff

Providing job references

The issue of providing job references is becoming increasingly problematic. Peter Done, founder of employment law specialist Peninsula, explains what you should and shouldn't do.

Employing & managing staff

Guide to your rights and duties as an employer

In general terms, apart from what is in the employment contract, what can you expect from your employees and what can they expect from you?

News

Royal Mail changes rules

Business post that is undeliverable and does not have a return address will be destroyed by the Royal Mail in a change to its previous practice, warns the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

News

Get your business back on track

The first week back to work after the bank holiday and summer break can be a difficult time to get your business back up to speed, and your staff back into action.

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.

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 Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world