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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.

MBO or MBI?

What's the difference between a management buy-in and a management buy-out?

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Finding and selling to customers

Negotiating on price as a small business owner

As many as one-third of owner-managers say they do not see themselves as natural negotiators, according to a recent survey. But you don't have to go in with all guns blazing to achieve more favourable terms.

Business management

Healthy returns for weight loss camp

Victoria Wills founded luxury weight loss retreat NuBeginnings in 2008 and has been enjoying healthy returns ever since.

Office & home working

Rent guarantees when leasing retail business premises

I am currently looking for retail space and am concerned about the level of rent guarantee that seems to be required (12 months).

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Jonathan Grubin – The teenage entrepreneur

At 19, Jonathan Grubin is the managing director of MiniG Media. He launched the ForFree4U online rewards network in 2006 when he was 16, and has just joined the joint online mailing venture SendSocial as CCO.

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Father and son

Maurice and Tim Drake started a business back in the 1990s. The company evolved into Flipside Group, a digital advertising and marketing agency.

Finding and selling to customers

Get the most out of networking

Building relationships with businesses that are complementary to your own means they can pass customers your way and vice versa.

Employing & managing staff

Are freelancers entitled to holiday pay?

If I use a self-employed freelancer, but have paid them for regular hours each week for more than a year, are they entitled to holiday pay?

Finding and selling to customers

Get the most out of networking

Building relationships with businesses that are complementary to your own means they can pass customers your way and vice versa.

Employing & managing staff

Are freelancers entitled to holiday pay?

If I use a self-employed freelancer, but have paid them for regular hours each week for more than a year, are they entitled to holiday pay?

Legal advice

New legislation and fines for breaching the Data Protection Act

New legislation means that companies could be fined up to £500,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act. Read our guide on how to stay on the right side of the law.

Legal advice

Dismissing staff

What's the procedure for dismissal if an employee has been with the company for less than a year?

International Business

Go global for growth

The holiday season is approaching but consumers aren't the only ones looking to go abroad this year. According to the latest export figures, businesses are also venturing overseas.

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Fleet first

Whether you are looking to hire or buy, read our guide on how to drive your company forward with the right fleet.

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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