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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.

Upskilling for entrepreneurs: futureproof yourself with 6 essential skills

Here, we delve into what upskilling is, what skills you need in 2024, and just how you go about getting those skills

Business management

Business management

Tips for currency budgeting in 2024

If your small business handles international transactions, take these tips on currency budgeting from Rutland FX

Business management

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

UPDATED: The race is on for the General Election 2024, but what are the parties pledging? We look at the policies affecting small businesses

Business Technology

What businesses need to know about emerging trends in cloud security tools

Here's the lowdown on what cloud security tools are out there and the emerging trends you can expect to see

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for a home-based business?

John Laird asks what kind of insurance he needs to run his business from a spare room in his home

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

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

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 . 

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

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

Do electricians need professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance isn’t required by law for electricians, but it is worth your while to cover yourself from damage to a property

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