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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.

How a small business can retain its talent

David Cartwright, founder of OBD Academy, discusses how strategic investment in your team can prevent employee churn.

Employing & managing staff

Business Technology

Data over sound: Growth and connectivity for small businesses

Moran Lerner, CEO of Chirp, discusses how he went about transforming his tech company with data over sound technology.

Business Technology

Why being an SME does not mean you are immune to a cyberattack

Jason Howells, EMEA director of Barracuda MSP, discusses why SMEs are still blissfully unaware of the danger of malware.

Productivity Zone

Can an office dog really boost productivity?

Struggling to keep the productivity levels of your business up? Maybe you should consider getting an office dog!

Business Technology

Organisations deploying AI are creating jobs and increasing sales

New research shows that four out of five companies implementing AI have created new jobs as a result of AI technology.

Employing & managing staff

Five reasons why millennials make great employees

Millennials have had more than their fair share of bad press lately and they’re often associated with having a lazy attitude - But are they just misunderstood?

Employing & managing staff

Women on maternity leave denied same opportunities as peers

A quarter of women on maternity leave are not offered the same training opportunities as their colleagues, according to new research.

Marketing

How to make a content strategy that fits your small business budget

Here, Claire Wilson, content strategy director at Stratton Craig, explains the best content strategy for small businesses on a budget.

Employing & managing staff

Women on maternity leave denied same opportunities as peers

A quarter of women on maternity leave are not offered the same training opportunities as their colleagues, according to new research.

Marketing

How to make a content strategy that fits your small business budget

Here, Claire Wilson, content strategy director at Stratton Craig, explains the best content strategy for small businesses on a budget.

Employing & managing staff

How to attract and retain the best staff

Attracting and retaining the best staff can be one tough. Here are the ten best tips to keeping your best employees engaged.

Business Technology

Why SMEs shouldn’t bury their heads when it comes to cyber crime

With cyber crime becoming an increasingly more serious problem for UK SMEs, we take a look at why you should tackle the problem head-on.

Employing & managing staff

Three reasons why working with family can make your job easier

The thought of working with a family member may make you nervous, but surprisingly it can actually benefit businesses and make your job much easier!

Business Technology

Why small businesses should migrate to the cloud

Medium and large businesses are quick to integrate the latest technologies in their operations to improve their performance. However, start-ups and small businesses take time before adopting new technologies.

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