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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.

General Election 2019: what the parties say about small business

We've gathered up all of the key small business policies from the major parties to help you decide how to vote in the 2019 General Election

Business management

Productivity Zone

Britain could get £83bn boost if regions halved productivity gaps

UK regions drag down Britain when it comes to productivity, with Wales, East Midlands and Yorkshire most under-performing areas

Business Technology

4 things small business needs to think about when buying-in tech

Two-thirds of companies think new technology will grow their business, yet nearly half feel unconfident about using it. Colin O’Flaherty offers a checklist of what to think about when buying-in tech

Finding and selling to customers

6 tips to maximise product sales over Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Serial entrepreneur and angel investor Lara Morgan on how product-based brands can turn the holiday season goldmine opportunity into reality.

Buying and selling a company

How to negotiate the best deal when selling a restaurant

In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, here's what you should be thinking about when you're selling a restaurant business

Business Technology

How can small and micro businesses achieve enterprise-grade security?

Cybercrime poses the same level of threat to big companies as well as your small business. But there’s nothing to stop you having the same level of online security as enterprise businesses with hundreds of staff.

Marketing

Neil Patel reviews his journey to success: learn from his top 5 mistakes

Neil Patel is one of the most well-known digital marketers in the world, whose site earns over 3m visitors each month. His clients include Amazon, Google, Salesforce and eBay. However, his path to success has not always been straightforward. Here you can learn from his 5 biggest mistakes

Getting Online

How to establish an online presence for new businesses

Nearly two million UK small businesses don't have any online presence, costing them over £343bn a year. Here are 5 effective ways to establish your small business on the internet.

Marketing

Neil Patel reviews his journey to success: learn from his top 5 mistakes

Neil Patel is one of the most well-known digital marketers in the world, whose site earns over 3m visitors each month. His clients include Amazon, Google, Salesforce and eBay. However, his path to success has not always been straightforward. Here you can learn from his 5 biggest mistakes

Getting Online

How to establish an online presence for new businesses

Nearly two million UK small businesses don't have any online presence, costing them over £343bn a year. Here are 5 effective ways to establish your small business on the internet.

Getting Online

HTTPS: why your small business website needs to be HTTPS ASAP

Customers searching for your website on Google see it marked "not secure" if you are not HTTPS enabled - which could act as a brake on potential sales. Happily, reputable website providers such as Yell offer HTTPS as part of their standard website setup.

Business Technology

How to enable mobile working in the modern workplace

Ninety per cent of highly engaged staff – those who make your business profitable – want to choose where they work. Which means providing laptops so they can work remotely

Business Technology

The complete guide to outsourcing your next software project

In-house software development is beyond the reach of most small businesses that need something doing on-time, glitch free and within budget. Outsourcing gives SMEs access to top talent when they need it

Business Technology

Live Chat revolution – Convert leads into sales with Live Chat

Traditional websites are becoming less effective at converting browsers into sales. Offering Live Chat could give you the competitive edge. In fact, SMEs have the most to gain from offering a Live Chat service out of hours - it could be what makes you stand out from the competition.

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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