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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.

Why every entrepreneur needs their own mentor

With the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg having mentors, it’s no wonder 88% of entrepreneurs say having a mentor is invaluable, says Mark Wright

Business management

Employing & managing staff

How to improve employee motivation in the workplace

In this guide, we chat to the business owners that managed to create a motivated and engaged workforce, and explore how you can recreate their success.

Small Business Insurance

Does a company need insurance for one employee but two directors?

Does a company need any insurance if it has just one employee but two directors? If I do, would that still be the case with just one director who is the employee?

Employing & managing staff

Disciplinary notes

Alan Finlay shares the important points to know about taking notes at disciplinary or other formal employee meetings

Employing & managing staff

Calculating holiday allowances for part-time staff

Victoria Greaves of citrusHR explains how to calculate holidays, including bank holidays, for part-time employees

Marketing

The art of creating a successful newsletter

Newsletters are a great way to keep in touch with your customers, share news and convert subscribers into customers, says Jay Ripton

Employing & managing staff

Interns and the law

Andy Willis explains how to navigate legal issues when employing interns, such as whether the intern is identified as an employee or a worker

Employing & managing staff

Can I sack my employee for a racist tweet?

It may sound ridiculous, but you can’t fire an employee for posting a racist tweet on the spot – If you don’t follow the correct procedures then you could be left counting the costs

Employing & managing staff

Interns and the law

Andy Willis explains how to navigate legal issues when employing interns, such as whether the intern is identified as an employee or a worker

Employing & managing staff

Can I sack my employee for a racist tweet?

It may sound ridiculous, but you can’t fire an employee for posting a racist tweet on the spot – If you don’t follow the correct procedures then you could be left counting the costs

Employing & managing staff

Clive Woodward on how to get the best out of your team

Sir Clive Woodward shines a light on vital strategies for leading and inspiring teams through periods of high pressure

Export & Import

UK must improve export support scheme for SMEs

The FSB has laid out a five-point plan to help the government create a better export support scheme for small businesses

Masterclass Series

How to grow your team

Andrew Walsh, founder of AW Repair Group, takes a look at some of the key issues that small businesses face as they scale up

Masterclass Series

How to build your business

Andrew Walsh, founder of AW Repair Group, explains why you need to invest in your branding – even if you're a small business

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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