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.

7 electricity suppliers for small businesses

We provide information on seven electricity suppliers, looking at their green credentials, affordability and customer service

Running a Business

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Extended Producer Responsibility puts the responsibility for recycling packaging materials back onto the manufacturer or importer. It will come into effect this year and cost UK businesses an additional £1.4bn in compliance fees

Employing & managing staff

Pensions auto enrolment guide for employers

Pensions auto enrolment rules mean all employers must provide a pension for their staff and automatically enrol them into it. James Brown of Chase de Vere offers a guide to all the considerations employers must make to comply with pensions legislation

Business Technology

Top 5 CRM software providers for UK small businesses

Looking for a new CRM software provider for your UK small business? Here are 5 of the best CRM systems to choose from.

Business Technology

7 HR software tools ideal for small business

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Small Business Insurance

Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it?

Here, we answer all of your questions around employers' liability insurance - how much will you pay and what happens if you don't have it?

Small Business Insurance

How to claim on business interruption insurance post-pandemic

Steven Skiba explains how Covid-19 shook up the world of business interruption insurance and what you need to know about making a claim

Export & Import

Export Support Package – what is it and how do I apply?

If you've thought about exporting but are unsure where to start, the Export Support Package might be able to help

Small Business Insurance

How to claim on business interruption insurance post-pandemic

Steven Skiba explains how Covid-19 shook up the world of business interruption insurance and what you need to know about making a claim

Export & Import

Export Support Package – what is it and how do I apply?

If you've thought about exporting but are unsure where to start, the Export Support Package might be able to help

Business Technology

Avoid these AI risks in your business

Generative AI has its uses in business but getting it wrong can be damaging. Katherine Evans explores the potential pitfalls

Small Business Insurance

How to reduce employers’ liability insurance

Employers’ liability insurance premiums are currently rising at around 4 per cent a year. Here are some tips as to how to keep those EL insurance premiums down

Small Business Insurance

Businesses breaking law over employers liability insurance

Nearly a million small businesses are unwittingly breaking the law by not having compulsory employers’ liability insurance cover in place – and penalties are severe

Employing & managing staff