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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.

Do I need retail insurance for my small business?

In this guide, we delve into what retail insurance is, what you need by law and what kind of restrictions you should be clued-up on

Small Business Insurance

Business management

The importance of embracing experiments as a founder

In Matthew Cushen's latest blog, he explores why it's important for founders to experiment their proposition with their target markets

Employing & managing staff

Businesses must pay for digital ID checking from April

Businesses will have to license software to onboard employees remotely from April as Home Office outsources digital ID checking

Masterclass Series

Open Banking

Simon Cureton, CEO of Funding Options, explores the benefits of Open Banking for small and medium-sized businesses

Employing & managing staff

Holiday entitlement for staff

Alison King outlines what small companies need to know about holiday legislation

Marketing

Reactivate your email list and re-engage subscribers

Inactive subscribers can be a drag on your email list. But a re-engagement campaign can get them involved and provide useful intel for your business

Employing & managing staff

How can employers achieve everyday wins in their people communications?

The Access Group explain how to use positive language to score everyday wins with your employees and your business

Masterclass Series

Green finance

Simon Cureton, CEO of Funding Options, walks us through the 'green boom' in eco-friendly businesses along the growth of green finance.

Employing & managing staff

How can employers achieve everyday wins in their people communications?

The Access Group explain how to use positive language to score everyday wins with your employees and your business

Masterclass Series

Green finance

Simon Cureton, CEO of Funding Options, walks us through the 'green boom' in eco-friendly businesses along the growth of green finance.

Employing & managing staff

HR for start-ups – how to get it right

Alison King outlines the key human resources considerations for small business owners starting up

Employing & managing staff

Employee wants to convert SSP to annual leave

What if an employee wants to convert some of their paid time of work with statutory sick pay into fully paid leave? Alison King shows you options

Employing & managing staff

Varying employee contracts: the law

Alison King looks at the legal position when it comes to varying employees’ contracts and what keys steps need to be taken

Masterclass Series

The funding landscape

This article from Tracc looks at the changing funding landscape and how business owners can improve their chance to secure funding themselves

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