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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.

Top social media tips for small businesses

Achieving social media success as a small business requires knowledge of the right platforms, a comprehensive strategy, and persistence. Here, we reveal social media tips to help you succeed

Marketing

Marketing

Marketing a new business

Half of UK businesses don’t have a marketing plan. Here’s how to ensure you get ahead of the pack

Business management

Why a business savings account is smart business

When we think savings, its usually in the context of personal finances but just as personal savings are vital for financial wellness, a business savings plan is key factor in keeping your business on track

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

A review of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses and independent traders, with break downs and explanations of fees and functions.

Business management

Small business savings account comparison

We've rounded up some of the best small business savings offerings around, comparing easy access, fixed and notice accounts.

Business Technology

3 Zoom scams you need to avoid

Since it's become more popular, Zoom has become a prime target for attackers. Learn how to identify these scams so you don't get caught out

Marketing

TikTok for Business vs Reddit Ads: which is better for small businesses?

Unsure where to advertise on social media? Check out our review of TikTok for Business and Reddit Ads

Legal advice

How AI is changing data subject access requests for SMEs

With the ease of producing letters with generative AI, SMEs might find themselves with more data subject access requests. Here's what to do

Marketing

TikTok for Business vs Reddit Ads: which is better for small businesses?

Unsure where to advertise on social media? Check out our review of TikTok for Business and Reddit Ads

Legal advice

How AI is changing data subject access requests for SMEs

With the ease of producing letters with generative AI, SMEs might find themselves with more data subject access requests. Here's what to do

Business Technology

Cheapest card payment machines

 

We show you the cheapest card machines that are available on the market by transaction fee

Business management

Essential energy-saving tips for small businesses

There are lots of ways for small businesses to cut down on their energy use and save money; here are some of them.

Running a Business

Looking to switch? Compare green business energy suppliers

Want to make your business greener? Check out green business energy suppliers in the UK

Business management

9 of the best business energy suppliers based in the UK

To keep your costs down, you should be reviewing your business energy supplier regularly. We line up nine of the best.

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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.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade