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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.

How to manage a business with a sibling

Michael Bruce outlines the key considerations to make when going into business with your brother or sister.

Business management

Employing & managing staff

Employee is not meeting criteria of role

Q: I have an employee who is currently in his probationary period, but is not showing signs of meeting the criteria of the role. Am I within my rights to terminate his contract if this continues?

Business Technology

Taking it to the next level: Remixing your digital presence

Stefano Maruzzi discusses the importance of your website sticking out from the pack.

Employing & managing staff

An employee is struggling with childcare

I have an employee who is struggling with childcare, but cannot afford to reduce her hours. Am I legally obliged to help with childcare costs or is there something else I can do to ease the situation?

Marketing

Conquering the small business hashtag: Twitter tips for SMEs

Here, Niall O'Loughlin discusses how to make the most of your brand identity on Twitter.

Legal advice

Employment rights for same-sex couples in a civil partnership

Alan Price examines the legal considerations employers need to be aware of in regard to the rights of same-sex couples.

Employing & managing staff

Staff members on sick leave and social media

I have an employee who is currently on sick leave from work, however I have noticed that they have been posting images of themselves going out on social media. How can I approach this situation?

Productivity Zone

Family businesses hailed as solution to productivity puzzle

Family businesses are part of the UK's answer to its 'productivity puzzle', the Bank of England's chief economist says.

Employing & managing staff

Staff members on sick leave and social media

I have an employee who is currently on sick leave from work, however I have noticed that they have been posting images of themselves going out on social media. How can I approach this situation?

Productivity Zone

Family businesses hailed as solution to productivity puzzle

Family businesses are part of the UK's answer to its 'productivity puzzle', the Bank of England's chief economist says.

Buying and selling a company

Why your business may be worth a lot more than you think 

Clinton Lee discusses business valuation and why a small businesses can command a market price far in excess of the owners' expectations.

Employing & managing staff

Why employers should encourage continuous learning for their workers

Alan Price explains why an environment of learning is a necessity to help build and grow an organisation.

Office & home working

How to ensure staff are effective when working remotely 

Here, Ian Cowley discusses how to keep a handle on your staff when employing flexible working practices.

Business management

From good to great: How scaling is the next stage in innovation

To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.

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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