Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
With many small business staff working remotely because of coronavirus, video conferencing is fast becoming the best way to communicate with groups. We look at the best video conferencing software on the market.
Business Technology
Business Technology
As coronavirus disruption sweeps across the UK, many small businesses will be turning to their in-house or outsourced IT teams for support during the lockdown.
Small Business Insurance
You may have a small business interruption policy, but will it cover you against coronavirus?
Marketing
Outer space will be one of the hot marketing trends in 2020, according to James Wright of agency Red Havas. Even the smallest brands can take advantage of the space craze
Business management
A comprehensive guide to working capital for marketplace merchants, including definitions, best practices and top providers.
Marketing
Nine out of 10 of us remember a business flyer through our letterbox. But designing an effective business flyer needs careful thought, says Simon Cooper
Productivity Zone
E-commerce expert Simon Horton shares his tips for successful time management when working at home, something that many of us may find us doing for the duration of the coronavirus outbreak.
Buying and selling a company
In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, we explore whether buying a business an existing business is better than starting your own
Productivity Zone
E-commerce expert Simon Horton shares his tips for successful time management when working at home, something that many of us may find us doing for the duration of the coronavirus outbreak.
Buying and selling a company
In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, we explore whether buying a business an existing business is better than starting your own
Employing & managing staff
We answer some of they key questions around what to do about statutory sick pay (SSP) when your staff are required to self-isolate
Business Technology
Nudging your customer as they visit your site with timely taps on the shoulder can boost your website sales. Ennis Al-Saiegh says it’s all about personalisation.
International Business
This year may be the right time to expand your small business – here are three countries to keep on your radar.
Marketing
Premium quality video, voice search, chatbots and offering customers a personal touch are all digital marketing trends to look out for.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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