Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News
The Bank of England has cut interest rates a quarter of a point to 5.5 per cent. This is the first rate cut since August but what does it mean for your business?
Office & home working
New rules governing the landfilling of non-hazardous waste came into force on 30 October 2007 as the final change under the Landfill Directive. So what do the changes mean for your business?
News
Businesses should protect confidential information using paper shredders and office security, says a law firm.
News
Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Office Accounting 2008, which aims to enable small businesses, from sole traders to businesses with up to 25 employees, to more effectively manage their finances.
Employing & managing staff
If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of having to discipline a member of staff, you have to ensure the process is fair, especially if the result is that they are dismissed.
News
Small businesses place less significance on formal qualifications because they are more interested in basic skills and finding someone who'll fit into the company.
Business Technology
Are you aware that your old PCs could be breaking the law? The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive finally became UK law in 2007.
News
A number of SMEs have been claiming they are more environmentally friendly than they are, or 'greenwashing', it has been alleged.
Employing & managing staff
Keeping a united workforce is certainly a challenge but many simple changes can be made that won't cost. SmallBusiness.co.uk and the CIPD have these tips to help you make improvements.
Employing & managing staff
What is the difference between Hard and Soft human resources management?
Legal advice
A recent research paper from The University of Warwick found small businesses are more likely to experience employee claims than large companies and more likely to lose if the case reach the tribunal stage.
Accounting
QUESTION: Having started a business as a self-employed driving instructor and made a loss in the first year, can this loss be offset against future profits?