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.

How video conferencing can save money for small businesses

Far from being the expensive events they once were, video meetings can now actually save money, says Jamie Coombs of Altodigital.

Business Technology

Export & Import

Exports: the rise of ‘Brand British’ in the global market

Steve Perez, founder and chairman of major drinks producer Global Brands, explains how and why British businesses are growing internationally, and shares his top tips for success.

Legal advice

Illegal working: Why small businesses should question Home Office fines

Small businesses targeted by immigration enforcement face fines of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, but businesses have grounds to challenge the penalty, explains Anne Morris.

Business management

Disaster plan: How one business owner planned for the worst – and it happened

Graham Precious is the owner of at-home care Franchise, Caremark East Riding. Here, he gives his insight on putting together a robust disaster plan, how it positively impacted his business and how the plan has altered since its initial inception.

Office & home working

Improve and secure your way of working: Office 365 and BYOD

Seven out of ten small businesses in the UK have now included BYOD as part of their everyday operations. Here, we look at what to consider when implementing your policy.

Business management

Rebuild your business: 5 ways to deal with a company crisis

Gideon Schulman, director at Pytronot, shares his tips on how to deal with a company crisis and come back stronger than ever.

Legal advice

Small business legal mistakes – and how to avoid them

Karen Holden of A City Law Firm has represented hundreds of tech businesses and sees the same issues time and time again. Here's what to look out for and how to navigate the legal minefield.

Business Technology

What is the key to a successful business app?

What are some of the small business pitfalls of investing in an app, and what should you consider before starting the build? Here, Joyce Ong reveals what to know.

Legal advice

Small business legal mistakes – and how to avoid them

Karen Holden of A City Law Firm has represented hundreds of tech businesses and sees the same issues time and time again. Here's what to look out for and how to navigate the legal minefield.

Business Technology

What is the key to a successful business app?

What are some of the small business pitfalls of investing in an app, and what should you consider before starting the build? Here, Joyce Ong reveals what to know.

Finding and selling to customers