How do I handle employees who attend work while unwell?
Clearly I am concerned about their wellbeing but I also wish to ensure that illness does not spread throughout the rest of the business and impact other workers.
Office & home working
This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.
Clearly I am concerned about their wellbeing but I also wish to ensure that illness does not spread throughout the rest of the business and impact other workers.
Office & home working
Marketing
Stefano Maruzzi discusses why email marketing is still a huge opportunity for small businesses.
Employing & managing staff
Is there a way I can prevent my employees becoming bored at work? How can I ensure that they feel challenged and satisfied in their role?
Business Technology
Here, we look at the benefit of the still-developing technology of 3D printing for SMEs.
Business management
David Cliff puts marketing under the spotlight, discussing why so many do it so wrong and giving tips for success.
Employing & managing staff
What is the minimum holiday entitlement we need to provide staff and should that include bank holidays? Also does this information need to be included within HR documentation?
Marketing
Think vouchers are just an afterthought companies use to promote their products? Think again.
Office & home working
I have an employee with questionable performance and I think now would be a good time to address the issue. How do I proceed?
Marketing
Think vouchers are just an afterthought companies use to promote their products? Think again.
Office & home working
I have an employee with questionable performance and I think now would be a good time to address the issue. How do I proceed?
Business Technology
Andy Hinxman discusses why different sectors have different IT needs.
Buying and selling a company
Deciding to be your own boss is often a lightbulb moment, but finding the right way to achieve this will be your first challenge; should you start a business from scratch or buy one that's ready to go?
Business management
Q: I value my employees' ideas on growing our company but some staff don't have the confidence to make their opinion known. How can I encourage them to have their say?
Business management
Here, Michael Wood mulls over the balance between acting on impulse and being more meticulous when preparing for your life in business.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade