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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.

The remotest chance: Onsite vs. offsite working

Here, Todd Carothers, executive vice president of sales and marketing at CounterPath, talks to us about the advantages of onsite vs offsite working.

Office & home working

Business Technology

The growing power of e-commerce among small businesses

Here, Rajesh Subramaniam, executive vice president of FedEx Services, tells us how small businesses can capitalise on e-commerce.

Buying and selling a company

How to prepare to sell your business for maximum value

Here, Clive Hyman of Hyman Capital Services, talks us through his tips and advice for successfully selling your business.

Buying and selling a company

Is buying a business in debt worth the risk?

Gary Edwards of Company Valuation Services gives his top tips and speaks to fellow entrepreneurs on the risks of buying a business in debt.

Business Technology

Unlocking workplace flexibility in SMEs

Adrian Hipkiss, vice president and managing director EMEA at ShoreTel talks technology and the role it can play improving flexible working for SMES whilst reducing concerns around productivity and output.

Small Business Insurance

Getting the right insurance in place for a jewellery business

Here, Nikolay Piriankov, co-founder of Taylor & Hart, discusses the initial challenges of insuring his diamond retail business and how he was able to get the right cover in place.

Business management

Three major benefits of implementing mobile BI for SMEs

Here, Hugh Owen of MicroStrategy, tells us why there is an increased focus in investments in Business Intelligence.

Marketing

Reconsidering the customer experience

Omnichannel is no longer enough when it comes to delivering an optimal customer experience, according to new research.

Business management

Three major benefits of implementing mobile BI for SMEs

Here, Hugh Owen of MicroStrategy, tells us why there is an increased focus in investments in Business Intelligence.

Marketing

Reconsidering the customer experience

Omnichannel is no longer enough when it comes to delivering an optimal customer experience, according to new research.

Export & Import

Fleet maintenance tips for the summer

Maintaining good conditions for your business vehicle fleet can be tricky over the summer months, here are some tips to keep them in shape.

Marketing

Which political party has won the email marketing campaign?

Mailjet analysis of the direct email marketing efforts of political parties exposes how campaign teams are failing to engage voters.

Business Technology

Livestreaming: How to do it right

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of new technology and use livestreaming to engage their audience.

Business management

Business growth: How to control and manage it

Andres Richter, CEO of Priority Software, provides four tips for how you can control the growth of your business.

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