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.

Employing & managing staff

Four ways to keep teamwork alive as you scale up

In this piece, Nigel Davies, founder of Claromentis, discusses how businesses can ensure teamwork and collaboration don’t suffer as they scale up.

Office & home working

How a workspace can help to address the illness at work sinkhole

As the government announce a new initiative designed to promote a healthier workforce, Richard Morris, UK CEO at Regus, discusses how the right workplace setup is key for wellbeing.

Employing & managing staff

Dealing with conflict: Advice from a workplace mediator

In this piece, Anna Shields, co-founder and director of Consensio, discusses how people can best manage potential conflict situations.

Marketing

Five reasons why PR is an essential growth tool for a small business

PR can be the most effective and cheapest method in improving your brand’s exposure. Here, we look into this marketing approach.

Office & home working

Can you have a Silicon Valley office on an SME budget?

Here, Joff Sharpe of flexible workspace brand Storey reveals how smaller companies can take inspiration from the giants when it comes to their office environment.

Employing & managing staff

Why businesses should consider refresher training

Here's why every member of staff, no matter what role they have, can benefit from some effective refresher training.

Business Technology

Are outsourced transcription services the right answer for your business?

Opting for outsourced transcription services could bring you a wide range of perks, as we discover in this piece.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: The winners

Many thanks to all attendees, sponsors and partners, for supporting the British Small Business Awards 2017, held last night at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Here, we announce the winners.

Alternative finance

Asset finance and leasing: How does it work?

In this piece, WestWon explores the process of leasing capital equipment.

Business management

Building credit is a smart business decision

As a business owner, you have much to think about on a daily basis, so it’s no surprise that credit isn’t always top of mind. But companies with strong business credit profiles can reap many benefits, including easier access to finance to fund investments and a credible reputation with potential customers, suppliers and lenders.

News

Call for Chancellor to end ‘business rates chaos’ for small companies

Phillip Hammond should end the staircase tax, bring business rates bill increases under control and commit to more frequent rates revaluations at the Autumn Budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

Business Loans

The key questions to ask when applying for a business loan

There are plenty of things to consider before agreeing to a business loan. Fleximize’s Peter Tuvey advises how to find the best funding line for your business.