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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How 5G will benefit businesses
5G is the word on everyone’s lips at the moment, with the UK recently taking strides to develop its network infrastructure. The technology is expected to be rolled out properly by 2020 and hit over…
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How to work effectively with freelancers
As the recession continues to hit UK businesses, many are finding they have to make redundancies to save money, and replace their full time staff with part-time freelancers. This means more work for the UK’s…
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How to set up a small business IT network
Having a data network has become a requirement for all modern businesses, regardless of size. An IT network gives your workforce access to the internet and other services like VoIP, allowing employees to communicate and…
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A practical guide to flexible working rights for small businesses
Every employee that has worked for you for more than 26 weeks has the statutory right to request flexible working.
Here’s what every small business owner needs to know about flexible working rights, and how to handle flexible working requests from staff so that you don’t end up in front of an Employment Tribunal.
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The importance of roles and responsibilities in project management
One of the key attributes of projects is that they are not structured in the same way as ordinary business departments. A number of people, possibly including contractors or consultants, are brought together to deliver…
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Can you dismiss an employee if they lied on their CV?
It is common for individuals to exaggerate or embellish certain aspects of their CV when applying for a role, however employers can be faced with a serious problem if it turns out the person they…