Leadership

Articles and advice on how to improve your leadership skills and qualities as a small business owner. This section covers topics such as team motivation, planning, analysis, leadership tools and providing an overarching vision for your business.

Business management

How to progress from a business owner to a leader

Deborah Done, director at employment law consultancy Peninsula, discusses how to make the transition from one-man band to successfully overseeing a team.

Employing & managing staff

Equine-assisted coaching

SmallBusiness.co.uk explores why leadership programmes can be horses for courses.

News

FDs may not be ideal for CEO posts

Financial acumen is no guarantee of success as a CEO, according to a leadership consultant.

Business management

Top tips for leaders

A staggering 51 per cent of managers and employees working in small to medium-sized businesses have never taken part in any leadership training, says a survey by learndirect business.

Business management

Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, on the role of the CEO

Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, has lifted the company and the Cobra brand to achieve annual turnover of £96 million, selling across more than 45 countries worldwide. He has recently published a guide to entrepreneurship, drawing on his experiences and offering advice for prospective business owners in his own infectiously enthusiastic style.

Employing & managing staff

How to be a better leader

Three-quarters of small business owners admitted in a recent Business Link survey that their management and leadership skills left some room for improvement. Use these top tips to become a better leader.

News

What makes a good business leader?

The ability to articulate a vision is the most important quality in a business leader, above honesty and decision-making, according to research conducted by business adviser Grant Thornton.