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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.

Employment contract template

An employee contract is an essential document, so you must get it right. We've provided an overview and a template to get you started

Employing & managing staff

Finding and selling to customers

Small Business Saturday – how to promote your business

Small Business Saturday is coming up fast and it's not too late to get involved. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the most of it

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for a fish & chip shop?

Whether you’re cooking up street food that’s making waves, have perfected the pizza or ready to dominate the chicken shop scene, it’s important your restaurant or eatery is covered.

Business management

How to create a concrete financial contingency plan

Here, we take a look at how you can create a financial contingency plan to assess possible risks and potential solutions.

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do you need as a builder?

No matter what job you’re working on, it’s important for your building business to be covered.

Marketing

Embedded insurance trends: How to utilise this tool effectively 

In this article, we'll discuss the embedded insurance trends that could make all the difference to your revenue and customer satisfaction

Employing & managing staff

The ten most common HR challenges for small businesses

Here, we look at the top ten most common small business HR challenges, and what you can do to overcome them

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for an ice cream van?

Whether you’re serving up Mr. Whippy or something a bit more local, it’s important to have ice cream van insurance.

Employing & managing staff

The ten most common HR challenges for small businesses

Here, we look at the top ten most common small business HR challenges, and what you can do to overcome them

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for an ice cream van?

Whether you’re serving up Mr. Whippy or something a bit more local, it’s important to have ice cream van insurance.

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for a home baking business?

Whether you’re creating cakes for weddings, crafting cupcakes or perfecting the artisan doughnut, it’s important to be covered.

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do I need for a pub?

Here's our guide to finding pub insurance that's right for you

Office & home working

Homeworking: Staying connected and networking while working from home  

In this article, we’ll address the importance of staying connected – even for those who are working from home – and how you can do it

Business Technology

The best CRM system for your micro business

A customer relationship management (CRM) system can really help your micro business to grow. We take a look at key features and platforms.

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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