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About Ben Locker

Ben Locker is a copywriter who specialises in business-to-business marketing, writing about everything from software and accountancy to construction and power tools. He co-founded the Professional Copywriters’ Network, the UK’s association for commercial writers, and is named in Direct Marketing Association research as ‘one of the copywriters who copywriters rate’.

Posts by Ben Locker

How to contact HMRC – and avoid the phone queues
How to contact HMRC – and avoid the phone queues
Posted by Ben Locker on February 2, 2023

Need to know how to contact HMRC while avoiding long phone queues? Then try this way of getting to speak to an HMRC adviser.

Small business cyber security – how to protect your data & reputation
Small business cyber security – how to protect your data & reputation
Posted by Ben Locker on November 4, 2022

The average data breach costs an SME £11,000. With cyber attacks on the rise, is it time to review your small business cyber security?

Recovery Loan Scheme extension for two years
Recovery Loan Scheme extension for two years
Posted by Ben Locker on August 15, 2022

The government recently announced a Recovery Loan Scheme extension until 2024. We explain how the scheme works and how you can apply.

Brexit – a summary for businesses
Brexit – a summary for businesses
Posted by Ben Locker on July 1, 2021

The ink on the 1,246-page EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is barely dry. But how will Brexit affect business? We help you find out.

4th SEISS grant – amount and eligibility to be announced in March?
4th SEISS grant – amount and eligibility to be announced in March?
Posted by Ben Locker on January 25, 2021

According to Moneysavingexpert.com’s Martin Lewis, the 4th SEISS grant will be announced in March. Will more of the self-employed benefit?

Innovate UK Funding. Do you qualify for these business funding grants?
Innovate UK Funding. Do you qualify for these business funding grants?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 29, 2019

Innovate UK Funding – if you have a great innovative business idea you could well qualify for grant funding from Innovate UK. We show you how

5 weird business ideas – that worked!
5 weird business ideas – that worked!
Posted by Ben Locker on October 27, 2017

Every time I’ve had what I’ve thought was a great idea for a new business, I’ve quickly discovered that someone has beaten me to it.

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