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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.

Should your small business adopt remote working?

Stefano Maifreni, founder and CEO of Eggcelerate, explores the arguments around remote working and whether it's right for your business.

Business management

Employing & managing staff

Can I monitor my staff while they are homeworking?

Some business owners want homeworking staff to keep laptop cameras and microphones switched on, so they can scrutinise whet they’re doing. But is this even legal, let alone intrusive?

Finding and selling to customers

How to maximise sales through the art of listening

With a few simple techniques, you can hone your listening skills to maximise sales. In this piece, we look at how.

Finding and selling to customers

How to create a successful sales strategy

With the right strategy, every lead can be a potential opportunity to propel your business. Tom Luke, founder and CEO of Closers Ace, shares his six steps for a successful sales strategy

Business Technology

5 cyber hygiene mistakes most businesses make

Mark Shepherd, head of general insurance policy at the ABI, outlines his learnings after launching a cyber safety tool for SMEs

Employing & managing staff

How a Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay could affect your business

A Supreme Court ruling means that police staff in Northern Ireland can bring miscalculated holiday pay claims dating back 35 years .

Smart Energy GB

5 benefits for your business of getting a smart meter you might not know

Business management

Which countries offer a digital nomad visa?

Interested in becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to go? We look at all of the countries that provide a visa

Smart Energy GB

5 benefits for your business of getting a smart meter you might not know

Business management

Which countries offer a digital nomad visa?

Interested in becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to go? We look at all of the countries that provide a visa

Business management

Health and safety checklist for small businesses

There's no need to be intimidated by health and safety. Tick off this checklist to ensure that your business is covered.

Business management

Is it better to buy or lease a car for your small business?

Leasing a company car vs buying one is a vexed question for many small business owners. Small Business offers the pros and cons of leasing vs buying

Business Technology

The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems

In this guide, we take a look at everything small business owners need to know about buying a point of sale (POS) system.

Export & Import

CBAM – EU’s new green import tax explained

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will start from October. For manufacturers exporting to the EU, here's what we know so far.

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