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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.

Five tips to improve productivity in the last week of summer

Niall O'Loughlin of 99designs explores a number of ways to spike the productivity of your small business.

Productivity Zone

Small Business Insurance

Why your start-up needs product liability insurance

Here, we put product liability insurance and its relevance to small businesses under the microscope.

Employing & managing staff

How can I encourage my employees to take their annual leave?

I have a number of employees who fail to take their annual leave, this may be because they are busy or feel obligated to the business. As our small business can often become busy and hectic I would like to encourage my workforce to take annual leave; how can I best do this?

Business management

Why a small business owner might need a mentor

Overcome the loneliness you can feel as an entrepreneur by considering a mentor, Ian Cowley suggests.

Finding and selling to customers

The importance of customer prioritisation in testing times

Here, we look at why issues of trust mean that businesses need to become more customer-focused than ever.

Office & home working

How do I handle employees who attend work while unwell?

Clearly I am concerned about their wellbeing but I also wish to ensure that illness does not spread throughout the rest of the business and impact other workers.

Marketing

Building your customer base: Why email marketing is not dead

Stefano Maruzzi discusses why email marketing is still a huge opportunity for small businesses.

Employing & managing staff

How can I keep my employees engaged?

Is there a way I can prevent my employees becoming bored at work? How can I ensure that they feel challenged and satisfied in their role?

Marketing

Building your customer base: Why email marketing is not dead

Stefano Maruzzi discusses why email marketing is still a huge opportunity for small businesses.

Employing & managing staff

How can I keep my employees engaged?

Is there a way I can prevent my employees becoming bored at work? How can I ensure that they feel challenged and satisfied in their role?

Business Technology

What impact could 3D printing have on small businesses?

Here, we look at the benefit of the still-developing technology of 3D printing for SMEs.

Business management

Ensuring thoughtful, congruent marketing in your business

David Cliff puts marketing under the spotlight, discussing why so many do it so wrong and giving tips for success.

Employing & managing staff

What is the minimum holiday entitlement for staff?

What is the minimum holiday entitlement we need to provide staff and should that include bank holidays? Also does this information need to be included within HR documentation?

Marketing

Infographic: Vouchers – the saviours of online shoppers

Think vouchers are just an afterthought companies use to promote their products? Think again.

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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