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Business management

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



Do you know how much printer ink your business is wasting every day?

Make sure you keep a lid on your costs with this advice on economising on your printer.

Business management

Business management

Expanding a business? Think about the where before the when and the how 

Eugene O'Sullivan discusses the things to consider for the location of your premises when expanding a business.

Business management

The challenges of working with a sibling in a small business

Lizzie Fouracre shares her experiences of working with her brother Tim, the founder of an online accounting company.

Business management

What type of entrepreneur are you?

Here, we look at four business types – where do you fit in?

Business management

B&B health and safety risks and how to prevent them 

Here, we look at the key health and safety considerations to be aware of to prevent lawsuits and legal issues for a B&B or small hotel hospitality business.

Business management

Small companies that improved their delivery services 

Here, we look at two businesses that partnered with Royal Mail to improve the management of their logistics and what services can be employed to help your small company do the same.

Business management

Why failure is an important part of success in business

Mike Herd looks at how entrepreneurs can turn failure to their advantage, learning from making mistakes and building something bigger next time.

Business management

Cybercrime and SMEs

Here, we look at the topic of cybercrime and the targeting of small businesses by criminals.

Business management

Why failure is an important part of success in business

Mike Herd looks at how entrepreneurs can turn failure to their advantage, learning from making mistakes and building something bigger next time.

Business management

Cybercrime and SMEs

Here, we look at the topic of cybercrime and the targeting of small businesses by criminals.

Business management

Top five tips for effective time management

Don't be a busy fool - make sure you and your business are performing efficiently, urges David Lewis.

Business management

What makes a good director?

Here, Conrad Ford looks at the skills, knowledge and experience required to make a good director.

Business management

How temporarily switching employee roles can help your business

Here's how Tracy Ewen, managing director of IGF Invoice Finance, swapped roles with an employee in the mail room and gained a greater understanding of the various parts of her business.

Business management

Making the most of business performance management

Here, Neil Atkinson looks at applying performance management to the workings of your company rather than to individual employees.

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.

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Why you need a business bank account

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5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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