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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.

Dealing with email overload as a small business owner

Here, Martin Perry explores how SMEs can take action against the overload of emails they have to deal with.

Business Technology

Marketing

Driving strategic business impact from a CMS

Stephen Morgan, co-Founder of digital transformation business, Squiz, explains why content management systems are more than just marketing tools.

Legal advice

Taking steps to stamp out bribery in the workplace

Faris Dean discusses how small businesses can avoid bribery offences and ensure they remain diligent.

Business management

What you can do to make your office more eco-friendly

Here's why responsible business owners should be committing to protecting and preserving the planet.

Office & home working

Minimising work accidents: five top tips

Have a look at these five top tips to get started making your office a safer place.

Office & home working

First aid essentials for every workplace

Here, we look at why it's so important to keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your company.

Office & home working

Is your job putting your health at risk?

Here are some common workplace health risks for you to consider.

Getting Online

Why all small business websites need SSL certification

Having SSL certification - also known as the https prefix - is no longer just beneficial for your business website, it is practically essential.

Office & home working

Is your job putting your health at risk?

Here are some common workplace health risks for you to consider.

Getting Online

Why all small business websites need SSL certification

Having SSL certification - also known as the https prefix - is no longer just beneficial for your business website, it is practically essential.

Business Technology

The evolution of cyber threats: How SMEs can stay protected

In this piece, Andy Hinxman discusses the importance of small business owners knowing what the latest threats to their cyber security look like.

Office & home working

What can we learn from Dutch ‘healing offices’?

In this piece we look at the offices that can adapt to manage the stress levels of their inhabitants.

Business management

How to maximise the success of a business exit

Here, we look at how to go about getting the best price for your business, on the right terms, at the right time.

Business management

Blossoming relationships between start-ups and enterprises

Chris McCullough looks at the potential that start-up and enterprise relationships have, and how the two should work together.

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