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

Why you should never overlook a candidate’s natural talent

Here, Lee Biggins goes through some of the key natural talents which should never be overlooked during the recruitment process.

Business management

Could employee ownership hold the key to a mission-led business legacy?

David Alcock, partner and head of social business at Anthony Collins Solicitors, discusses how employee ownership could prove instrumental in ensuring an organisation’s mission is a central part of its legacy.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Sole Trader of the Year shortlist

The shortlisted businesses in the Sole Trader of the Year category have been announced for the British Small Business Awards.

Advice

Some tips for being a successful business owner

Here are a few tips that might be valuable to you when starting out in business.

Office & home working

How to move more at work to increase motivation and improve health

Is sitting at a desk for 40 hours per week really that good for you? Here, we investigate.

Employing & managing staff

How businesses can keep employee data as private as possible

Michelle Mellor, managing director at Personnel Checks, gives her advice on how companies should handle confidential information.

Marketing

Three platforms to use for online marketing on a budget

Ben Caine, founder of The Copywriting King, reveals the three key tools he uses to run his online marketing campaigns on a budget.

Business Technology

How virtual reality can be used to drive new business

In this piece, Robert Kendal, managing director of Yulio Technologies, discusses a few ways that virtual reality can drive new business.

Small Business Insurance

The next big digital disruption: The insurance industry

Clare Seekins, consultant at Market Gravity, shares her insights into where the insurance market is going and how technology is disrupting it.

Office & home working

How businesses can use their workplace to attract and retain the greatest minds

Paul Slinn, managing director of Flexioffices, discusses the development of the co-working space and their perks for small business employees.