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.

The age of A.I – How businesses are utilising artificial intelligence

With the technology sector rapidly growing in size in recent years, we take a look at how businesses are utilising AI.

Business Technology

Employing & managing staff

Building a positive workplace culture

Here, Mark Scanlon, chief executive of Personal Group, discusses how to create a great working environment for every single employee in your business.

Marketing

Defining the SME – why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to marketing

Here, Laura Tallett, director, business and corporate at Speed Communications, breaks down the best marketing approach for SMEs.

Marketing

Ten ways to save money on your event

Here, Irma Hunkeler of BlueGlass.co.uk gives her top tips for businesses looking to run an event on a budget.

Business Technology

Five video production techniques to wow small business audiences

Here, Ben Newth, founder at Reel Media, discusses his top five video production techniques to wow a small business audience.

Business management

Cornerstones of effective organisational change management

It is no secret that businesses can struggle with change, especially when it comes to implementing new ERP software. Here are some tips for successful change management.

Business management

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.

Employing & managing staff

Managing the hiring process is key challenge for SMEs

96 per cent of people in HR find identifying qualified candidates to be the greatest challenge in the hiring process.

Business management

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.

Employing & managing staff

Managing the hiring process is key challenge for SMEs

96 per cent of people in HR find identifying qualified candidates to be the greatest challenge in the hiring process.

Employing & managing staff

Three science-backed ways to increase employee happiness

Making sure that your staff are happy at work can be tough, so we found three science-backed ways to improve employee happiness.

Business Technology

Is your IT infrastructure ready for GDPR?

The clock is ticking on GDPR, but what do companies need to do in order to get their IT infrastructure and data sharing processes ready? Richard Farnworth, UK Country Manager, Axway, discusses.

Business management