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

Small business apprenticeships: How companies can make the most of new opportunities

SMEs have a vital role to play in helping the government achieve its new starts target for apprenticeships, says Rob Alder, head of business development at AAT.

Business Technology

Small business SEO: Why Google isn’t Google in every country

Here, Ben Morgan, head of partnerships at Pricesearcher, provides some top tips to getting the most out of SEO abroad.

Business management

Building business relationships: Eight pointers for small companies

If you’re looking to grow your company by expanding your professional network, the following tips from Ian Naylor of AppInstitute will help with building business relationships.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Exporter of the Year shortlist

Marketing

Navigating personalisation – how far is too far?

Marketers have the tools to be more personalised than ever in their marketing and comms. It’s getting the level of personalisation right that’s the next challenge.

Business Technology

GDPR and Brexit: What every small business should know

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is on its way, but so is Brexit. What does this mean for small businesses?

Office & home working

Moving business premises: Five important things to think about

Here, we look at five of the most important things to consider when moving business premises, from security and accessibility, to managing relocation budget.

Finding and selling to customers

Emojis and small businesses: Helpful hack or unnecessary evil?

How can your small business mirror larger business' use of emojis as a marketing technique, while maintaining a professional image?

Employing & managing staff

How to attract talent as a small business

How can small businesses recognise and respond to shifting expectations in order to ensure they attract leading talent?

Finding and selling to customers

Car subscription service: How one man shook up a sector

Toby Kernon discusses shaking up an industry, meeting developers in coffee shops, and the importance of having goals.

Marketing

How to spot a real SEO expert for your small business

How can you tell a real SEO expert from a snake oil salesman? Here are some searching questions that may help.

Marketing

Why businesses must take marketing seriously from the outset

It is crucial to take marketing seriously right from the outset of your small business, as Carol Graham argues in this piece.