Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
The Supreme Court has ruled that some Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed, entitling them to statutory pay and paid holidays. What this means is that many sole traders could also now qualify paid holidays and other benefits from companies that use them
Employing & managing staff
Employing & managing staff
What should you do if an employee tells you their being sexually harassed by a work colleague? What should you do? And how much could you lose if you handle sexual harassment badly?
Employing & managing staff
Jill Bottomley of The HR Dept explains how the furlough rules have changed since last year and how this could affect redundancies
Export & Import
Increased paperwork, costs, delays and confusion over rules cited at stumbling blocks in British Chambers of Commerce survey.
Business management
It may seem an insurmountable hurdle but a UK recovery is possible with the right investment in businesses across all the country's regions. Ian Currie of Seneca Partners explains
Accounting
UK small businesses face having to register for VAT in each EU country they sell direct to, which could cost tens of thousands of pounds for the privilege of paying tax in Europe
Legal advice
Helen Jamieson of Jaluch tells us what role employers play in securing the settled (or pre-settled) status of their European employees
Business management
Here are all of the government coronavirus business support opportunities that are available to your small firm
Legal advice
Helen Jamieson of Jaluch tells us what role employers play in securing the settled (or pre-settled) status of their European employees
Business management
Here are all of the government coronavirus business support opportunities that are available to your small firm
Business management
Listening to the experience of other business owners can be so valuable. Join Peer Networks for free valuable advice
Marketing
You don’t need an advertising budget to drive sales. What you need is an authentic message and customers who support your vision
Employing & managing staff
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, we ask the experts whether employers can make it mandatory for staff to get the jab
Business management
A blended office environment with a mixture of physical desk space and working from home is seen as the future of work. Here are the pros and cons of agile working
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.