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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.

Navigating the disciplinary process as a small business

A proper disciplinary hearing should be about improving employee performance, as Neil Atkinson discusses.

Employing & managing staff

Marketing

Why brand advocates are great for social media marketing

Having people who can voluntarily endorse your company can work wonders for brand visibility, says Kath Dawson.

Employing & managing staff

Should I employ a friend in my business?

Toby Brand, founder of fashion outlet BR4ND, discusses why appointing a buddy worked for his business, and why it might for yours.

Business Technology

Pandas and penguins: An e-commerce entrepreneur’s lesson in SEO

In the wake of the latest Google update that could be potentially damaging to page rankings, Ben Wilson discusses the SEO tactics for small businesses to be mindful of.

Marketing

The number one branding mistake made by small businesses

Matt Sammon explains why it's crucial to make sure you are actually free to use your chosen brand.

Business Technology

Improving the user experience of your website

James Cox gives a few tips on making your site as visitor-friendly as possible.

Employing & managing staff

Preventing illegal working: Changes to employer obligations

Peter Done discusses recent changes to the obligation for businesses to run checks to ensure employees are not illegal workers.

Finding and selling to customers

The pitching errors small agencies should take care to avoid

In this article, sales expert Andy Preston explains the real-life mistakes agencies make when pitching that often cost them valuable business.

Employing & managing staff

Preventing illegal working: Changes to employer obligations

Peter Done discusses recent changes to the obligation for businesses to run checks to ensure employees are not illegal workers.

Finding and selling to customers

The pitching errors small agencies should take care to avoid

In this article, sales expert Andy Preston explains the real-life mistakes agencies make when pitching that often cost them valuable business.

Business Technology

Protecting your online business: Cybersecurity and beyond

In this piece, brought to you in association with .co.uk, the number one domain for British business, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the key things to consider in regards to online security and IT education.

Business Technology

How hosted telephony can work for small businesses

Why small businesses should move their telephony system to the cloud.

Employing & managing staff

What happens if you offer a job to an individual then change your mind?

Can you retract a job offer if someone more suitable comes along? Peter Done explains.

Export & Import

Shipping and logistics: How best to create an outstanding e-commerce experience for customers

SmallBusiness.co.uk, in association with UPS, looks at what factors contribute to an effective e-commerce offering, from website management to distribution of product.

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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