Run a Business
There are many aspects to running a successful small business. Here, we look at some of the key areas – including technology, sales, staffing, and working as a freelancer.
Key Guides
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A guide to dealing with workplace bullying
In this guide, employment law specialist, Peter Done, explains how to spot, and tackle any instances of bullying in your small business.
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IP guide for small businesses – trademarks, patents, copyright and design rights
As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard of the phrase “Intellectual Property”, or IP as it’s commonly referred to. But studies show that despite knowing what Intellectual Property is, many small businesses assume that…
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How work-life balance has changed & what employers need to do
It is important for employees to have a work-life balance. Work-life balance is basically how much time employees spend working and how much they spend with family or doing things that they enjoy. At times…
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How to use stories to become a better negotiator
My new book, The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies from Government, Business and Daily Life not only focuses on real world negotiation examples, but a subplot that clearly comes through in the book is…
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Guide to working from a garden office for start-ups
Most new businesses are started from home. But with space at a premium and other pressures – such as COVID-19 – making households busier than ever, might buying a garden offer a solution for your…
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What are the legal implications if you can’t fulfil a contract
Where do you stand legally if you have outstanding contracts that you cannot fulfil through no fault of your own, or have contracts with others for the supply of goods or services which they cannot…