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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.

Getting to Plan B: How I successfully changed the direction of my business

Entrepreneur Richard Prime discusses his decision to take a new approach in his business and offers tips to those thinking of doing the same.

Business management

Legal advice

Why you need a shareholders’ agreement when starting your business

When starting up a business, setting up a shareholders' agreement is an important step to make. In this piece from law firm Davis Blank Furniss, we look at the benefits of doing so and find out exactly how they work.

Business management

Preparing for retirement as a small business owner

In this blog, David Cliff explores the decision to retire and the necessity of retirement planning for business owners and staff.

Office & home working

Finding the right office space for your business

Sarah De'Lacy discusses why it is so critical to ensure your office premises are the right fit for your company.

Legal advice

How to find a trustworthy lawyer for your small business

Here, we examine the process of choosing legal representation for your company.

Business Technology

How to avoid fireworks with your IT security

Andy Hinxman gives some tips on keeping your cybersecurity in good order as a small business.

Marketing

The opportunities and risks of keyword advertising

Matt Sammon looks into the legality of acquiring competitors' brand names as AdWords and the impact of the practice on small businesses.

Legal advice

What is the best way to protect your brand?

Here, Matt Sammon discusses what small businesses should know about intellectual property rights.

Marketing

The opportunities and risks of keyword advertising

Matt Sammon looks into the legality of acquiring competitors' brand names as AdWords and the impact of the practice on small businesses.

Legal advice

What is the best way to protect your brand?

Here, Matt Sammon discusses what small businesses should know about intellectual property rights.

Employing & managing staff

Making the decision to recruit as a small business

Here, we look at the key factors you need to consider before you start recruiting as a start-up company.

Office & home working

Why you should take health and safety issues seriously as a small business

Stephen Thomas, safety technical consultant at Croner, discusses the benefits of implementing risk management measures.

Legal advice

The top ten legal pitfalls when starting up a business

Here, law firm Brecher looks at the mistakes entrepreneurs typically make at the start of their experience.

Office & home working

Social media in the workplace

Over recent years social media usage has been integrated into many professional roles. Here, Neil Atkinson discusses negotiating the line between professional and personal use.

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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