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.

EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one

Here, we go through all you need to know about EORI numbers, who should register, how to apply and where to go for more help

International Business

Smart Energy GB

Ask the expert: How do smart meters work?

Smart Energy GB

5 misconceptions about how to lower your business energy bills

Business Technology

Key ways small businesses can use a CRM system for growth

A heavyweight CRM system for interacting with customers and tracking sales leads used to be only for big companies. No longer. Today, small businesses can scale quickly with professional CRM for SMEs

Office & home working

What to consider when choosing a commercial property

Here, we look at some of the main factors to consider when selecting the perfect commercial property for your business needs.

Business Technology

Call for increased tax breaks for spending on digital services

Signatory Sage has said small businesses embracing technology could add £232 billion of value to the UK economy

Business management

Should your small business adopt remote working?

Stefano Maifreni, founder and CEO of Eggcelerate, explores the arguments around remote working and whether it's right for your business.

Employing & managing staff

Can I monitor my staff while they are homeworking?

Some business owners want homeworking staff to keep laptop cameras and microphones switched on, so they can scrutinise whet they’re doing. But is this even legal, let alone intrusive?

Business management

Should your small business adopt remote working?

Stefano Maifreni, founder and CEO of Eggcelerate, explores the arguments around remote working and whether it's right for your business.

Employing & managing staff

Can I monitor my staff while they are homeworking?

Some business owners want homeworking staff to keep laptop cameras and microphones switched on, so they can scrutinise whet they’re doing. But is this even legal, let alone intrusive?

Finding and selling to customers

How to maximise sales through the art of listening

With a few simple techniques, you can hone your listening skills to maximise sales. In this piece, we look at how.

Finding and selling to customers

How to create a successful sales strategy

With the right strategy, every lead can be a potential opportunity to propel your business. Tom Luke, founder and CEO of Closers Ace, shares his six steps for a successful sales strategy

Business Technology