The top six benefits of running a business from home
Here are the results of a recent survey asking small company owners what they value most about working from home.
Office & home working
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.
Here are the results of a recent survey asking small company owners what they value most about working from home.
Office & home working
Employing & managing staff
Alan Price discusses the topic of the mandatory Living Wage for employees over 25, which has forced many businesses to look at how the extra cost can be absorbed.
Business management
In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at why it's crucial to make sure you get the best energy deal as a small company.
Legal advice
Brand owners have been advised that recent changes to EU trademark legislation could leave some trademarks with a reduced scope of protection.
Business management
We speak to business owners about the lead-up to pension provision and the matters that affected them.
Business Technology
ISDN30 will reach the end of its life in 2025 and has become dated, argues Mike Stephenson.
Marketing
Here, Katie Byrne discusses how three companies reacted to reviews left by customers online.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Alan Price discusses how to approach the difficult situation of a member of staff with a long-term illness.
Marketing
Here, Katie Byrne discusses how three companies reacted to reviews left by customers online.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Alan Price discusses how to approach the difficult situation of a member of staff with a long-term illness.
Legal advice
Justin Simpson discusses the world's most popular international filing destinations and how best UK small businesses can maximise IP protection in these countries from the outset.
Employing & managing staff
Here are some pros and cons to mull over if you're thinking about offering a work experience placement.
Employing & managing staff
Lee Biggins looks into the matter of whether employers should be offering free vaccinations for their staff.
Business Technology
Seven in ten IT managers say that the speed of technology means it's almost impossible to train their staff in the latest skills and techniques.
Business Technology
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
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world