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.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Online Business of the Year shortlist

Our next shortlist release celebrates the small businesses most impressive in using online to elevate their revenues.

Small Business Insurance

You might have insurance, but is your company cyber covered?

Alastair Hartrup, Global CEO of Network Critical, discusses how a small business insurance review should include the risk of cybercrime.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Disruptor of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the British Small Business Awards finalists in the talent-laden category of Disruptor of the Year.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Alternative Finance Provider of the Year

The Alternative Finance Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding the operators most notable in financing small companies, considering factors such as volume of funds provided, innovative services and a dedicated SME offering.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to make a brand-new business idea a success

David Sonnenthal, director and founder of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers, speaks about his experience starting a high-end pawn shop, and how entrepreneurs with fresh ideas can learn from his experiences.

Employing & managing staff

Three opportunities of a pre-paid employee engagement programme

Here, Heather Ribbans, head of prepaid at AFEX, explains how the introduction of a prepaid programme can maximise the efficiency of your workforce.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year

Here, we announce the shortlist for Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year, which will recognise the firm key to providing SMEs with an exceptional accountancy service.

Getting Online

British Small Business Awards 2017: Website Builder of the Year shortlist

Our Website Builder of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, with the judges rewarding functionality, innovation and value.

Advice

Seven tips for first-time business owners

Here are seven tips that you can use to assist you out of a tight spot and get your business back on track.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Utilities Provider of the Year shortlist

The Utilities Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding customer service and an SME-focused approach.

Small Business Insurance

How I put PI insurance in place for my bid consultancy company

In this piece, Dave Thornton, founder of Thornton & Lowe, discusses the insurance measures he put in place for his bid consultancy business. 

Accounting

British Small Business Awards 2017: Accountancy Software Provider

Our Accountancy Software Provider of the Year category has been announced, rewarding the software provider that is most in tune with the needs of small companies.