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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.

Six business books every start-up entrepreneur should read

We take our pick of the year’s best business books aimed at entrepreneurs and founders shortlisted at this year’s Business Books of the Year

Business management

Smart Energy GB

Installing a smart meter: a step-by-step guide for your small business

Great Britain is upgrading to smart meters at a quick pace because of the potential benefits to efficiency, cost-saving and the environment, but how easy is it to get one installed in your small business, and what’s the process?

International Business

The UK-Australia trade deal and what it means for small business

Boris Johnson has announced a provisional trade deal – an agreement in principle – with Australia. Here's what small businesses need to know

Employing & managing staff

Holiday entitlement for new employees

When you employ new staff, you may wonder how soon they can begin to take holiday. Jane Mason from Citrus HR explains more

Getting Online

6 tips to help you maintain your online presence post-pandemic

To help businesses with the easing of restrictions, GoDaddy has a masterclass on maintaining your online presence post pandemic

Business management

5 ways you can increase revenue by using your extra space

If you're looking for easy ways to boost your revenue, Bounce has five ways that could bring in more business and broaden your customer base

Export & Import

What can I do if an EU customer refuses delivery of goods sold?

With some brands burning EU returns rather than have to pay the cost of reimporting them into Britain, what can a small business do if a European customer refuses delivery?

Buying and selling a company

Valuing your business for sale

Valuing your business for sale is one of the hardest questions for any entrepreneur. Rupert Cattell guides you through the valuation process

Export & Import

What can I do if an EU customer refuses delivery of goods sold?

With some brands burning EU returns rather than have to pay the cost of reimporting them into Britain, what can a small business do if a European customer refuses delivery?

Buying and selling a company

Valuing your business for sale

Valuing your business for sale is one of the hardest questions for any entrepreneur. Rupert Cattell guides you through the valuation process

Business management

Dragons’ Den: In which a Dragon is vanquished – Season 18 Episode 10 review

This week’s episode saw the return of Theo Paphitis in the Den and Dragons stomping all over some small business hopefuls

Getting Online

3 things small businesses should know to successfully sell online

To help businesses that have launched over the past year, GoDaddy has a masterclass on reaching customers and selling your products online

Business Technology

How to outsource software development and get outstanding results

In this article, Arateg explain the seven key fears of companies who outsource their software development and how to get around these issues.

Business management

Dragon’s Den: a lesson in how not to run a small business – review (S18, ep 9)

Alice Feilden reviews this week's episode of Dragon's Den, including a halt from Deborah Meaden to have her own chat with the wall

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