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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.

What to know when growing your business for acquisition 

David Vine explores the options for a business owner keen on selling down the line.

Buying and selling a company

Legal advice

Workplace Investigations – who should conduct them and what is the correct process?

Here, Alan Price discusses what to do to make an informed and impartial decision in the face of disciplinary matters.

Employing & managing staff

Intergenerational conflict marring workplace relations

Younger and older employees are clashing at work, according to research.

Office & home working

How bringing a dog to the office can benefit your small business

Ben Lobel talks to employers and staff about what it means for morale, and sometimes marketability, to bring a faithful friend to work.

Business management

How to ensure your business works like a well-oiled machine

From proficient project management to strong staff coordination here are some pointers to making it all come together as a company.

Business Technology

Small businesses and Wi-Fi on the move

Andy Hinxman discusses the problem of getting wireless on the go for small businesses and how the situation should improve soon.

Employing & managing staff

How to build your business dream team

Here's what to consider when you take on new hires for a business team.

Export & Import

Top tips for maximising storage space in your stockroom

Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.

Employing & managing staff

How to build your business dream team

Here's what to consider when you take on new hires for a business team.

Export & Import

Top tips for maximising storage space in your stockroom

Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.

Office & home working

Preventing negativity in the workplace

David Price gives some pointers on eradicating a bad attitude in staff members.

Business management

When should you work for free?

Kate Russell discusses how to manage the balance of taking on paid work and giving some of your time for free.

Office & home working

How can I address a gossiping employee?

An employee is a gossip and causes contention with colleagues. I have witnessed a shift in my employees’ behaviours, but I don't have first-hand evidence of the employee causing trouble. What can I do to resolve this?

Buying and selling a company

How to choose the best business broker on the block

Selling a business is never simple. There are so many things to consider including prospecting, valuation, marketing, negotiation and financing.

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