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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.



Why businesses must be savvy to mobile security threats

Introducing adequate security into the software’s design at the initial building stage is crucial to protecting mobile security.

Business Technology

Employing & managing staff

Reduce your stress levels from your sofa

ScS has teamed up with the mental health charity, MIND, to help the nation reduce their stress from their sofas!

Finding and selling to customers

Procrastination is costing European business millions in revenue

A new report suggests that gut instinct no longer has a place on the sales floor, as businesses lose millions to procrastination.

Business Technology

Cloud accounting migration: Five tips for CPA firms

Here, Lee Murphy, owner of accountancy software Pandle, gives his tips for businesses looking to migrate to cloud accounting.

Employing & managing staff

Five fool proof ways to train like a boss

Here, Shahzad Ali, managing director of Get Licensed, explores how training yourself can bring success to your business.

Business Technology

How can IoT keep your small business’ office more safe and secure?

Here, Guy Brewer at Door Controls Direct, explains how the IoT can help keep your business safe and secure.

Productivity Zone

Tiredness hits productivity for UK businesses

New research by Willis Towers Watson reveals the impact of fatigue on worker productivity in the UK and the workplace triggers.

Export & Import

Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, explains how you can prepare for the Christmas rush during the summer months.

Productivity Zone

Tiredness hits productivity for UK businesses

New research by Willis Towers Watson reveals the impact of fatigue on worker productivity in the UK and the workplace triggers.

Export & Import

Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, explains how you can prepare for the Christmas rush during the summer months.

Employing & managing staff

Top tips to perfect your social media CV

Forget the traditional CV, social media has become a second CV with 60 per cent of employers now checking out potential candidates online.

Business management

What are the best negotiation techniques?

Here, Rajiv Nathwani, director and founder of Quivira Capital, explores the best negotiations techniques for your business.

Employing & managing staff

Use it or lose it: why the Apprenticeship Levy matters

Here, Angela Middleton, chairman of MiddletonMurray, explains why the Apprenticeship Levy matters for small businesses.

Business management

Are job descriptions the be all and end all when delegating?

Gemma Harding and a team of business experts explore how managers can avoid the ‘that’s not my job description’ response and delegate tasks to their employees effectively.

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.

Partner content

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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