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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.

Ad-blockers vs mobile

Ad-blocking is an ever-growing feature across devices with only 50 per cent of internet device holders are aware of mobile ad-blocking.

Business Technology

Marketing

Customer perks bring young consumers to your brand, research says

Almost a third of young British consumers (18 – 24 year olds) have come to expect ‘perks’ from brands, being more likely to stay loyal as a result.

Small Business Insurance

Insurance for a wedding and events business

Natalie Lovett, managing director of The Whitewed Directory, discusses how she got policies such as public liability insurance in place for her wedding planning business.

Business Technology

Everything you need to know about cloud accounting

Natasha Chryssafi, product manager at KashFlow outlines what cloud accounting can offer small businesses.

Export & Import

Quick guide to optimising inbound logistics costs

Paul de Guingand at Adjuno outlines some of the ways businesses can reduce their inbound logistics costs in this guide.

Business Technology

Five ways robotics can help you scale your business

Here, Simon Shah, chief marketing officer, Redwood Software highlights how businesses can use robotics to enhance their company.

Employing & managing staff

Creating a culture to rival Google’s (on a much smaller budget)

Here, Nicola Britovsek, director of human resources, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services tells us how to create a company culture to rival Googles on a small business budget.

Business Technology

Fintech: The alternative way forward

Expert Market talks to us about how fintech is changing the way businesses work and what the future of finance looks like.

Employing & managing staff

Creating a culture to rival Google’s (on a much smaller budget)

Here, Nicola Britovsek, director of human resources, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services tells us how to create a company culture to rival Googles on a small business budget.

Business Technology

Fintech: The alternative way forward

Expert Market talks to us about how fintech is changing the way businesses work and what the future of finance looks like.

Marketing

Online shoppers would spend more to get same-day delivery

How important it is for British small businesses to be online and offer same day delivery to their customers? Studies suggest its vital.

Business management

Having a productive day – how to make it happen

Here, we take a look at how you can be more productive during your day, by getting more sleep and taking a positive attitude to life.

Business Technology

DIY SEO: Plugging your site into google search console

Here, Simon Schnieders, founder and CEO of Blue Array, talks us through the process of plugging your site on Google search console.

Employing & managing staff

UK SMES: Flag-bearers for diversity?

Half of all UK SMEs say they have a diverse workforce, with one in three planning to improve diversity is a priority over the next 12 months.

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