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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.



Building credit is a smart business decision

As a business owner, you have much to think about on a daily basis, so it’s no surprise that credit isn’t always top of mind. But companies with strong business credit profiles can reap many benefits, including easier access to finance to fund investments and a credible reputation with potential customers, suppliers and lenders.

Business management

Marketing

Rules for product pricing you should know about

A new small business, excited to sell its products, may not consider pricing very carefully – it’s just a matter of calculating the costs, placing a profit margin on top of that, and then hoping for the best, isn’t it? No, not at all; pricing your product gets a lot more complicated than that as there are many other factors to consider.

Business management

How not to ruin your business – top three financial tips for SMEs

Here, Richard Stonier, co-founder and partner of online accounting service Tally, shares his top three tips to stop small business owners from falling at the first financial hurdle.

Business Technology

Six benefits of a cloud-based CRM solution

Here, Andrew Ardron, CEO, ProspectSoft explores the six benefits of a cloud-based CRM solution for small businesses and how they can take advantage.

Business Technology

Cyber security: The Halloween horror story

It’s Halloween and cyber criminals are conjuring a poisonous potion of fear among SMES, says Jason Howells of Barracuda MSP.

Business Technology

A guide to data analysis tools: How to transform your data into strategy

Here, we look at different types of online data analysis opportunities and point out some of the useful applications along the way.

Business Technology

Using your smartphone to stress less

Ahead of National Stress Awareness Week, online phone retailer e2save has put together a list of smartphone apps and tricks to help you unwind.

Business Technology

Why SEO is so critical for your company

Here, we look at how to maximise your SEO performance as a small business.

Business Technology

Using your smartphone to stress less

Ahead of National Stress Awareness Week, online phone retailer e2save has put together a list of smartphone apps and tricks to help you unwind.

Business Technology

Why SEO is so critical for your company

Here, we look at how to maximise your SEO performance as a small business.

Business Technology

Can small businesses rise above the security poverty line?

Here, Henry Seddon, vice president EMEA, Duo Security, explains how small business can upgrade their security without breaking the bank.

Business Technology

Five tips to protect your business and customers’ data

Here's how you can go about building a secure reputation among your clients.

Productivity Zone

Lighting design can boost workforce productivity and employee wellness

As the clocks go back on 29th October, LUX365 highlights how LEDs can be used to replicate the benefits of natural light, including vitality and alertness.

Buying and selling a company

A three-step guide to buying Part 2: The key steps involved in buying a business

Here, Jo Thornley of BusinessesForSale.com explores the most important steps to take if you’re planning a business purchase.

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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