Running a Business

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.

The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses

We’ve compared the competition to bring you our pick of the 6 best VoIP providers for small businesses – complete with features and pricing

Business Technology

Business management

Risk assessment template for your small business

A risk assessment is required by law to help protect you, your employees and the general public. Get your free template for your small business

Business management

General Election 2024 – small business policies you need to know about

The race has begun for the General Election 2024, but what are the parties pledging? We look at the policies affecting small business owners

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

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

Featuring the SumUp Air, Zettle 2, and Small Business Pro, we break down the fees and functions of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses

Finding and selling to customers

Why your customers hate being sold to

Roger Jackson of Sensecheck explains why your customers don't like being sold to and what you should do instead

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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Small Business Insurance

What insurance do electricians need?

Setting up a new business is full of learning curves, one being how many different types of insurance policies you need. Here’s a list of all the essentials and need to know extras .

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

HSBC - Advertising feature

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do electricians need?

Setting up a new business is full of learning curves, one being how many different types of insurance policies you need. Here’s a list of all the essentials and need to know extras .

Small Business Insurance

What DJ insurance do I need for my business?

The type of insurance you need for your DJ business will depend on the nature of your business and whether you have employees. Let’s clear things up a bit.

Business Technology

How to keep your small business safe online

Here's how Security Service Edge from Vodafone can help to protect your SME from ever-increasing cyber threats

Business Technology

Online Booking Systems for Small Businesses

For small businesses that are scouting out online booking systems, we've gathered some of the best on the market.

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do you need for a small business?

From liability insurance to property protection, small business owners must be aware of the measures to enact to protect their company. Here, we look at what cover is out there and which key policies should be considered.