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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.

Is a shared office space right for you?

Many start-ups around the world are considering moving into shared office space for various reasons. The major reason is to reduce the initial cost of renting new space.

Office & home working

Office & home working

London’s ten most iconic office spaces

They’re the prime London business addresses many company directors dream of operating from but a new study reveals they aren’t as expensive as you might think.

Employing & managing staff

Should we be brave enough to take sick leave for mental health?

Now that businesses are taking notice and supporting staff members with mental health issues, should you take off sick leave for your health?

Marketing

Why the best advertising for hospitality players is none at all

Here, Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, explains how the hospitality industry can cut through the advertising noise.

Business management

Optimism in the face of uncertainty for SME retailers

Here, Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl, explains why UK SMEs remain optimistic of their chances despite political uncertainty with Brexit.

Finding and selling to customers

The end of shopping around? Engaging in the customer experience

Here, Andrew Fowler, UK country manager at Apptus, explores the potential end of brick and mortar shopping in the face of advancing customer experience.

Finding and selling to customers

HR tips for small business leaders (in growth mode)

Here, Ronni Zehavi CEO of hibob, highlights the top HR tips for small businesses leaders who are looking to grow in 2017.

Marketing

How important is marketing for small businesses?

Here, Shahzad Ali, managing director of Get Licensed, explains why marketing is important for small businesses.

Finding and selling to customers

HR tips for small business leaders (in growth mode)

Here, Ronni Zehavi CEO of hibob, highlights the top HR tips for small businesses leaders who are looking to grow in 2017.

Marketing

How important is marketing for small businesses?

Here, Shahzad Ali, managing director of Get Licensed, explains why marketing is important for small businesses.

Marketing

Get your business listed on Google Maps and Apple Maps

Here, Nisbet has created a guide into 'How to get your business listed on Google and Apple maps'.

Marketing

The biggest SEO trends of 2017 and how you can take advantage

Here, Marc Swann, search director at Glass Digital, highlights the top SEO trends of 2017 and how you can take advantage.

Business Technology

Leveraging that phishing email

Here, Anthony Aragues, vice president of security research at Anomali, warns us on how your business can avoid falling victim to phishing.

Employing & managing staff

Top five tips to ace employee engagement during Wimbledon

In this piece Neil Pickering, customer and industry insight manager at Kronos, gives five tips to keep employees engaged during Wimbledon.

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