Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
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.
Office & home working
Business management
Gideon Schulman, director at Pytronot, shares his tips on how to deal with a company crisis and come back stronger than ever.
Legal advice
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 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
British tourism is set to soar this summer. Chris Crang of Worldpay gives his advice on how to cater to international customers.
Employing & managing staff
How do we change the misconception that company culture is optional, rather than a necessity? Here, Jonathan Richards explores the issue.
Marketing
Social media is a strong low-cost marketing approach for businesses today. So why not utilise it?
Export & Import
When it comes to early interactions with suppliers, make sure you follow this advice.
Marketing
Social media is a strong low-cost marketing approach for businesses today. So why not utilise it?
Export & Import
When it comes to early interactions with suppliers, make sure you follow this advice.
Business management
If you're thinking of taking on a company van, this guide will help you determine the right vehicle for your needs.
Business management
In this piece, Chris Barnard examines three England managers of past and present and offers tips on what your business can learn from their approaches.
Legal advice
For employers and particularly SMEs, there is still some cause for concern and a need for increased awareness around the risks when dismissing individuals, Andy Shettle argues.
Business management
Being an introvert doesn't mean you can't be the boss. Geoff Lawrence of Vistage explains why it might be time to reassess commonly-held characteristics of great leadership.
Business Technology
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
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world