Business management

This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Why understanding your back office support needs is vital for a thriving business

Here, Gordon Kaye and Sam Wason, co-founders and directors of Cathcart Associates, discuss the value of a good back office team.

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Ways to help your small business save money

Financing your small business is a crucial part to success, but it can be difficult for owners to save money. Here are some tips.

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Healing the relationship between businesses and freelancers

George Olver, co-founder of Movidiam, explores why poor practices regarding freelancers could be stifling the global creative industry.

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Top ten legal ways to earn extra money

Earning a little extra money on the side of your main business can be incredibly beneficial to owners - here is how you do it.

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Performing a competitor analysis – how and why

Here, Natalie Lovett, managing director of The Whitewed directory, explains why competitor analysis is important for businesses.

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Why it pays to be prepared when disaster strikes

Jo Gibson, operations director at First Capital Cashflow, explains why it’s vital for small businesses to have a contingency plan in place for unexpected events.

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The UK is sitting on a workforce time bomb…here is how to diffuse it

We are sitting at the tipping point of a workforce revolution with forecasts that 50 per cent of the UK's workforce will be freelancing by 2020

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4 ways small businesses can become more environmentally friendly

Previously, working in an environmentally friendly office was considered an extra hassle that many businesses weren’t willing to invest the time or money in, but times have changed.

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The UK is sitting on a workforce time bomb…here is how to diffuse it

We are sitting at the tipping point of a workforce revolution with forecasts that 50 per cent of the UK's workforce will be freelancing by 2020

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4 ways small businesses can become more environmentally friendly

Previously, working in an environmentally friendly office was considered an extra hassle that many businesses weren’t willing to invest the time or money in, but times have changed.

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What are the best negotiation techniques?

Here, Rajiv Nathwani, director and founder of Quivira Capital, explores the best negotiations techniques for your business.

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Are job descriptions the be all and end all when delegating?

Gemma Harding and a team of business experts explore how managers can avoid the ‘that’s not my job description’ response and delegate tasks to their employees effectively.

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