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Ben Lobel

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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.

Legal advice

Illegal working: Why small businesses should question Home Office fines

Small businesses targeted by immigration enforcement face fines of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, but businesses have grounds to challenge the penalty, explains Anne Morris.

Business management

Disaster plan: How one business owner planned for the worst – and it happened

Graham Precious is the owner of at-home care Franchise, Caremark East Riding. Here, he gives his insight on putting together a robust disaster plan, how it positively impacted his business and how the plan has altered since its initial inception.

Legal advice

Small business legal mistakes – and how to avoid them

Karen Holden of A City Law Firm has represented hundreds of tech businesses and sees the same issues time and time again. Here's what to look out for and how to navigate the legal minefield.

Business Technology

What is the key to a successful business app?

What are some of the small business pitfalls of investing in an app, and what should you consider before starting the build? Here, Joyce Ong reveals what to know.

Employing & managing staff

How poor company culture is affecting SMEs

How do we change the misconception that company culture is optional, rather than a necessity? Here, Jonathan Richards explores the issue.

Marketing

Five reasons social media is crucial for your PR strategy

Social media is a strong low-cost marketing approach for businesses today. So why not utilise it?

Export & Import

How to find the right suppliers – a small business guide

When it comes to early interactions with suppliers, make sure you follow this advice.  

Small Business Banking

Interview with Ian Walters of Metro Bank

Here, Ian Walters of Metro Bank discusses the importance of business support, challenges and opportunities in the SME landscape, and the sectors that are booming right now.

Business management

How to choose the right van for your business

If you're thinking of taking on a company van, this guide will help you determine the right vehicle for your needs.

Business management

Three things small businesses can learn from England managers

In this piece, Chris Barnard examines three England managers of past and present and offers tips on what your business can learn from their approaches.

Legal advice

Employment tribunal: How to navigate the process

For employers and particularly SMEs, there is still some cause for concern and a need for increased awareness around the risks when dismissing individuals, Andy Shettle argues.

Small Business Banking

Setting up a business bank account: What small companies should know

In the second of a series about how to approach start-up procedures, our four business directors talk about their own memories of setting up a bank account and the considerations new company owners should make.