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This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.

Building a personal brand as a freelancer

Launching as a freelancer and have no idea what to do to build your personal brand? We show you how to be the face of your company

Marketing

Business Technology

The best free online survey platforms for small businesses

Have online survey platforms left you with more questions than they've answered? We look at some of the best free online tools and features.

Running a Business

Running your small business – essential guide

You will always face challenges, but by following these steps, you can face those challenges with confidence and crack on with what you do best: growing your business

Finding and selling to customers

Maximising the value of zero-party data to improve customer experiences

Lisa Andreou defines zero-party data and explains how brands can use this to improve the customer experience

Business Technology

How to prevent spam sign-ups

If you've had a big uptick in your sign-ups, it's best to check they're not spam. Here's why you should protect your business and how to do it

Business Technology

15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés

Having the right ePoS system in place can boost your business in far more ways than just payments. Here are 15 ePoS systems to check out.

Business Technology

7 key hospitality EPOS features for a small business

Take a look at how these hospitality EPOS features, including booking systems and reporting, will boost your small business

Marketing

Protecting your brand during sponsorships, brand partnerships and influencer marketing campaigns

Working with an influencer or celebrity can help your brand reach its target audience, but it's crucial to protect your business

Business Technology

7 key hospitality EPOS features for a small business

Take a look at how these hospitality EPOS features, including booking systems and reporting, will boost your small business

Marketing

Protecting your brand during sponsorships, brand partnerships and influencer marketing campaigns

Working with an influencer or celebrity can help your brand reach its target audience, but it's crucial to protect your business

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

 

A review of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses and independent traders, with break downs and explanations of fees and functions.

Business Technology

5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers

With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the best ones around.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Getting Online

Your guide to starting an online business

A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without

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Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world