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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.



How CCTV and access control could help your staff return to work

CCTV that screens temperatures and tech that controls building access are valuable tools for any business wanting to return to the new normal

Business Technology

Employing & managing staff

What should you include in an employment contract?

When you’re starting a business, employee contracts are probably the last thing on your mind. But drafting a well-written contract defangs problems down the line

Business management

5 winning traits 5 top entrepreneurs all have in common

Tony Robinson has interviewed hundreds of business owners about what makes them a success. Here he shares 5 traits common to all successful entrepreneurs

Marketing

5 ways to market your small business during COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic could be the window of opportunity for you to reinvent how you market your small business

Business Technology

What winning The Start-Up Series meant for me – Scott Lever, Zobi

Nearly one third of smart home Wi-Fi-connected devices are vulnerable to being hacked or are already compromised. It’s a problem that Scott Lever wanted to solve

Getting Online

7 things you can do to perk up your on-page SEO

In partnership with the UK Domain, here are seven savvy tips to enhance your on-page SEO and get more of that valuable traffic

Business management

Small businesses and their role in efficient supply chains – Q&A with Logmore CEO Janne Juhala

Logmore CEO, Janne Juhala, answers key questions about small businesses and how they can handle ever-changing supply chains.

Getting Online

Avoid multitasking to improve your productivity – infographic

In partnership with the UK Domain, we share some tips to help you avoid multitasking to improve your productivity

Business management

Small businesses and their role in efficient supply chains – Q&A with Logmore CEO Janne Juhala

Logmore CEO, Janne Juhala, answers key questions about small businesses and how they can handle ever-changing supply chains.

Getting Online

Avoid multitasking to improve your productivity – infographic

In partnership with the UK Domain, we share some tips to help you avoid multitasking to improve your productivity

Marketing

How NOT to tweet like President Trump if you want to keep your account

Creating waves on Twitter is not always a bad thing but you must be careful what you do post. Four do’s and don’ts of sharing controversial material on Twitter.

Business management

8 ways to save money running your microbusiness

Estimating your energy bills is the second largest bit of guesswork running a microbusiness after calculating tax. Installing a smart meter gives you control.

Legal advice

How going insolvent could be the best way to save your business

How you can save your small business by becoming insolvent. A step-by-step guide to going into administration versus a CVA.

Getting Online

SME wellbeing tips from performance coach, Phillippa Hurrell – a podcast

In this episode, the UK Domain share a podcast of their recent webinar, helping SME owners learn how they can feel better, less stressed and able to achieve more

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.

Partner content

Why you need a business bank account

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Partner content

5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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