About

Ben Lobel was the editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2010 to 2018. He specialises in writing for start-up and scale-up companies in the areas of finance, marketing and HR.

Business Ideas & Planning

To what address should I register my business?

I am going to start up a new business. I don't want to register my home address, although I will be using my home as my office. What are my options and can I do this?

Business Technology

Marcus Wareham’s Mfuse is making gaming mobile

In 2003, Marcus Wareham founded Mfuse, which provides technology that enables mobile devices to be used for gambling.

News

Businesses and candidates fall short at interview

Job candidates and employers are failing to prepare adequately for job interviews, research finds.

Business management

A smooth path to managing growth

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how to manage the challenges of business expansion before they become major problems.

Business Loans

Credit Cards Loans – Should you steer clear of store cards?

This article looks at the pros and cons of credit card loans and store cards.

News

FSB: Small firms key to strengthening the recovery

The national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses has called on the government to create a country fit for entrepreneurs in its Budget tomorrow.

Employing & managing staff

What I’m reading now: Get The Job You Really Want

Entrepreneur Michael Kraftman reviews James Caan's latest book on finding success in the job market.

Startup Funding and Grants

Becoming an angel investor

Becoming a business angel can be hugely rewarding, personally and financially, but it’s not as easy as they make it look on the TV.

Blog

Not a temporary concern

Two different reports show that small businesses are woefully under-informed about new agency worker rules set to come into force on October 1.

News

Government to help SMEs win contracts

The government has announced the launch of a new website to help businesses find public sector contracting opportunities worth more than £10,000.

News

UK businesses lack exporting mindset

Nearly 70 per cent of small and medium sized enterprise in the UK do not currently export and are not likely to in the future, reports the British Chambers of Commerce.

News

FSB: Let’s help businesses take on apprentices

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged the government to make it easier for companies to take on apprentices.