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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.

Drone laws UK: how do they affect small businesses?

A raft of drone laws were introduced earlier in the year restricting where and how high drones can fly. We explore what these new regulations mean for small businesses.

Business Technology

Finding and selling to customers

Are customer loyalty programs worth the big claims?

Customer loyalty programs have been around for a long time and we can look to successful schemes to help improve our own.

Employing & managing staff

Eight employment law changes to consider in 2019

The gender pay gap, minimum wage levels and pension contributions will require increased attention by employers in 2019

Office & home working

Office space required per person

Is there a minimum amount of office space you have to allow for per person? Rob Hingston of Origin Workspace explores this and the emphasis of employee wellbeing in modern workspaces.

Employing & managing staff

Freelancers, Brexit and robots: prepare for a changing workforce in 2019

Adepto's Chris Milligan discusses the changes that business leaders can expect in their workforces in 2019 and how to prepare for them.

Legal advice

Writing a will: what business owners need to know about dividing assets

Alex Sealy, a wills and probate lawyer at Slater Heelis, discusses why it’s important for small business owners to think carefully about dividing their assets in their will.

Business Technology

These are the practical applications of AI for small businesses in the UK

There are now lots of practical ways in which small businesses can use artificial intelligence in their business to improve efficiencies.

Employing & managing staff

Boost performance through employee gamification

Finding the key to employee motivation and productivity is tricky. Verizon Connect's Derek Bryan explains how gamification can help.

Business Technology

These are the practical applications of AI for small businesses in the UK

There are now lots of practical ways in which small businesses can use artificial intelligence in their business to improve efficiencies.

Employing & managing staff

Boost performance through employee gamification

Finding the key to employee motivation and productivity is tricky. Verizon Connect's Derek Bryan explains how gamification can help.

Employing & managing staff

Hiring freelancers: seven common mistakes to watch out for

It's imperative you hire the right freelancers for your business. Lucy Brem of Yellow Cat outlines seven mistakes you could be making in the process.

Employing & managing staff

Pension tax relief disparity among higher and lower paid staff

Uncertainty remains for millions of low paid workers as to whether they will get tax relief on their pension contributions, according to one pension provider. Employers need to consider carefully the way in which their pension scheme works. Stephanie Spicer reports

Business management

Watch our new animated videos on valuing your business and managing your accounts

Our three minute animated video will show you as a business owner how you can accurately value your business.

Business management

Freelancer confidence: tips to bolster your self-belief

Here, we team up with a therapist and three entrepreneurs to give you advice on building confidence as a freelancer.

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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