Untidy desk, untidy mind? Time to call in a professional declutterer
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo, has raised awareness of professional organisers. Here’s how they could help your business
May 2016
Beware unconscious bias that has you hiring 'mini-mes'
A varied workforce is good for business. From job adverts to flexible working, here’s a guide to looking beyond the familiar when recruiting staff
April 2016
Bored stiff with stuffy advertising? Then get board silly
Sandwich boards may be as old as the hills, but can be a surefire way to boost footfall in the social media era
Baffled by digital marketing? Find your way out of the maze
The raft of acronyms and ever changing definitions can be confusing. This simple guide will help you separate your SEO from your content marketing
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Five ways you can inspire budding entrepreneurs
Few school students have ambitions to start a business, but entrepreneurs can change that. Here’s how to invest in the next generation of startup founders
March 2016
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Five vital steps to set up a successful manufacturing business
'National living wage': what employers need to know
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How to join the franchise boom
Is franchising right for your business?
February 2016
Starting a new business: how to avoid failure
Huge rise in hack attacks as cyber-criminals target small businesses
January 2016
Answer eight questions to create the perfect app
Sleepless mother of three Gwendi Klisa, who designed a bedtime routine app, shares her tips
Intellectual property and how I protect my business from copycats
Gary Lancet’s new bookholder design was the start of a new career – but safeguarding his idea has been a full-time occupation
Why journalists are ignoring your press releases
Spending hours writing press releases without a single reply? Here are seven reasons why your emails might be going unnoticed
December 2015
Quiz: Were you paying attention to this year's small business news?
Pull on a reindeer jumper, Christmas parties are good for staff morale
Ask the experts: How can I grow my business?
Business owners – don't forget your exit strategy
November 2015
Live Q&As
Live Q&A – How to grow your small business
A panel of experts gives advice on taking your idea from startup to small business on Tuesday 24 November from 1-2pm
October 2015
Five steps to become the go-to expert in your field
As an authority in your area of expertise you can charge premium rates for products or services, writes PR expert Dina Behrman
