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Does 'macho' behaviour belong in the past, and could 'female qualities' enable far greater business success? We talk to three experts.

Actress and singer Daniele Coombe owns the Exeter franchise for Monkey Music, for pre-schoolers. She explains how and why she became a franchisee.

Staying on top of your finances is vital if you want your business to succeed. Read our handy hints on controlling your budget.

Employers pay employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for each employee, and also collect their employees’ contributions. Our guide to NICs.

Claiming on your insurance can be stressful - but if you follow these steps you can maximise your chances of success.

Benchmarking provides a way to measure how effective your processes are, compared to competitors. Here's how to set up benchmarking in your business.

Use these handy FAQs to plan your market research, from research methods and costs to finding an agency who understands your needs.

The type of business premises you choose can have a big effect on productivity, employee happiness and overheads. Here's how to make the right choice.

Before an employee appraisal, find out what they think of their own performance, with this free downloadable employee self-assessment form template.

JoJo Maman Bébé started as a classic ‘kitchen table’ enterprise. With 75 UK stores and trade in 50 countries, what advice does Laura Tenison offer?