Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Owen was a reporter for Bonhill Group plc writing across the Smallbusiness.co.uk and Growthbusiness.co.uk titles before moving on to be a Digital Technology reporter for the Express.co.uk.
Tax
The contents of July’s IR35 Forum minutes reflect a sincere lack of understanding from HMRC when it comes to the true impact of recent and potential changes to IR35.
News
Overtime outrage: UK workers are putting in more than 13 extra days of work a year, as many agree the traditional 9-5 concept no longer exists.
Business management
Standard life guide shows how to ensure you secure your financial future if you’re self-employed – especially with the tax deadline coming up on 5th October.
News
New research shows that one in ten think a robot boss would be more efficient than a human, with men more likely to accept a non-human boss than women.
Employing & managing staff
With footballers Neymar and Cavani getting into a public feud over penalty responsibilities, we take a look at how you can avoid conflict at work.
News
Three quarters of SME owners say the rules of doing business have changed – in areas such as competitor activity, decision making and keeping up with regulatory challenges.
News
Santander launches inaugural Trade Barometer to assess the aspirations of, and obstacles facing UK businesses when considering international trade.
Marketing
Consumers would consider choosing a rival brand following a negative experience, with frustration from a missing purchase confirmation emails or e-receipt beginning in seconds.
News
New data from Inclusive Employers reveals workers are most likely to hide family and mental health issues at work.
News
The biggest struggles for new SMEs in the UK are cost, red tape and understanding the legislation around how to set up a business.
News
Nearly three quarters 70 per cent of UK employees are open to leaving their job, compared to 60 per cent in the rest of Europe.
Employing & managing staff
In this article, we take a look at the reasons staff are often not as invested or motivated as the owner or CEO of a business.
