Small & medium business

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Help and advice on running your business, from customers to finance

  •  Keeping on top of the finances

    Most business that fail do so because they have financial problems – and much of this is due to poor cash flow. This means that it’s vital for a new business to stay on top of their financial health at all times.

  •  Marketing online

    Effective online communications means more than just emailing out press releases. Find out how you can be part of the conversation.

  •  Managing people

    Managing people is the hardest skill for anyone in business. It’s a talent that some people have naturally, but that everyone can learn to do better.

  •  Working flexibly

    Flexible working can help increase productivity. Discover how technology can help you to make the most of your working day.

  •  Invoicing tips to improve cash-flow

    In these tight times cash is king. And when it comes to cash, timing is everything. Find out some easy ways your company can keep on top of cash-flow.

Our top tips

  1. Consider ways to help your employees work flexibly - it can benefit your business

  2. Try to lead your employees, rather than just managing them

  3. Technology can make it easier to run your business cost-effectively. Find out more about it

  4. Keep the customer in mind at all times - and if you ever have the chance to find out more about them, take it

More...

  • How to conference call

    Get more from conference calls with our guide to managing them effectively

  • 10 tips to improve agility

    On paper your business looks sound. But what if a changing market means you have to adapt your business model – fast? Find out how to improve your business agility.

  • Comfortable mobile working

    Recent years have seen an explosion in mobile working - and no surprise, given that 83% of us think flexible working brings competitive advantages in business

  • Surviving a downturn

    What can a company do during an economic slowdown? In this article, we look at seven ways you can protect yourself from tough times.

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