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

Consumers do not believe brands care about the social causes they promote

Following Pepsi’s widely criticised activism-themed ad, a study finds that a third of British people believe that brands don’t care about the social causes they promote.

Business management

Anthony Joshua: Five early signs of leadership greatness

George Karseras explains what business leaders can learn from how leading boxer Anthony Joshua goes about his work.

Employing & managing staff

National Mental Health Week: How to ensure your employees have good mental health

Here, Beate O'Neil asks: Are more employers looking at how to address mental health issues in the workplace and support their staff?

Legal advice

Shareholders’ agreement: Why is it necessary for your small business?

Asif Robbani discusses why getting a shareholders' agreement in place at the start of a business is so important.

Business Ideas & Planning

How one mother started a business to improve on the baby bib

Dawn Howe discusses how she navigated the early stages of her baby bib business.

Advice

How young freelancers should go about obtaining a mortgage

Here, Luke Somerset shares his tips on how Generation Z entrepreneurs can put a roof over their heads that will eventually belong to them.

News

Facebook launches new UK SME Council to connect businesses with its executives

Facebook has launched a UK SME Council, as research reveals businesses that connect and collaborate are more confident.

Business Technology

Top ten tips for choosing a web developer

Here, James Frost reveals the key considerations for small business owners to make when choosing a web developer.

Business management

The importance of CSR in your small business

Niki Fuchs explains why corporate social responsibility is integral to her company's business strategy and its continuing growth trajectory.

News

Blok Knives awarded small business grant of £20,000

The winner of the second FedEx Small Business Grant competition in the UK has been announced by FedEx Express.

News

Local businesses are more trusted than large enterprises, finds research

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of people are more likely to trust local businesses than bigger companies, research finds.

Finding and selling to customers

What are the market conditions for small brick and mortar retailers in 2017?

In this piece, in association with Close Brothers Retail Finance, we look at the current state of the retail landscape in context with prospects for brick and mortar operators.