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Business management

Fleet first

Whether you are looking to hire or buy, read our guide on how to drive your company forward with the right fleet.

Work life balance

How to handle maternity leave as an employer

The news that an employee is pregnant can be a bit like a surprise visit from the in-laws: you might not be ecstatic about the idea but it's one of those times in life you just have to put a brave face on things.

Finding and selling to customers

Small businesses v supermarkets

Whether it's squeezing suppliers or pricing shops out of business, small businesses are fed-up with the bully-boy tactics of the big supermarkets.

Finding and selling to customers

The winning sales pitch

Success in a sales meeting often needs a subtle touch. Here three entrepreneurs give us their top tips on how to close the deal.

Finding and selling to customers

Ascending in rocky times

Not all companies are seeing a drop in sales. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk meets entrepreneurs who are watching their profits climb.

Business management

Nadine Hill on founding and growing a virtual office assistant business

Nadine Hill founded her virtual office assistant business Dream PA five years ago and has benefited from the fast growth of the sector.

Finding and selling to customers

Ten tips on retaining customers and keep them coming back

Keeping customers coming back for more isn't always easy. Here are ten top tips on how to retain a loyal consumer base.

Small Business Insurance

Covering your Business Insurance essentials

Accidents can have damaging consequences for all parties involved. Here, Chris Slater, head of insurance at online comparator SimplyBusiness.co.uk, provides a guide to business insurance cover.

Small Business Insurance

How to claim on your public liability insurance

Claims made against SMEs can be particularly damaging. Here SmalllBusiness.co.uk and Chris Slater, head of insurance at online business insurance comparator SimplyBusiness.co.uk, offer some top tips to ensure you have adequate public liability insurance.

Employing & managing staff

Maximise staff potential through engagement and empowerment

Remove the outer layer of fluff from theories on staff engagement and you're left with a way to better manage your employees and improve operational efficiency.

Employing & managing staff

Fit notes are set to replace sick notes at work

Fit notes are set to replace sick notes. Neeta Laing, head of employment law at Lewis Hymanson Small, explains how the system will work.

News

Banking relationship breakdown

A large proportion of businesses do not know why they are turned down for bank funding.