Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
Office & home working
Ben Lobel talks to employers and staff about what it means for morale, and sometimes marketability, to bring a faithful friend to work.
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The UK ranks alongside Germany for entrepreneurial ambition, research finds.
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Pension provision among the UK's self-employed has collapsed, storing up future income problems for individuals and welfare problems for the taxpayer, a pensions expert says.
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Finding or growing a sustainable customer base is identified as the biggest challenge facing UK-based tech start-ups today, research finds.
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Almost three million working days are lost each year to care for sick children, research finds.
Business management
From proficient project management to strong staff coordination here are some pointers to making it all come together as a company.
Employing & managing staff
Here's what to consider when you take on new hires for a business team.
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Well over half of UK small and medium-sized enterprises plan to enter new markets in the next two years, research finds.
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The number of business start-ups in the UK has reached a record high, according to government figures.
Export & Import
Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.
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The Spending Review had 'little to offer' the micro-business community, say business commentators.
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Business owners and advisers have called upon the government to shake up taxes ahead of the Autumn Statement.