Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Archive of articles referencing the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Employing & managing staff
34% of businesses expect four-day week to become a reality in next ten years, but only 1 per cent plan to implement it without cutting pay
Employing & managing staff
Employers face hiring hell as they get inundated with unsuitable candidates.
News
Nearly 60 per cent of employees worry they are not saving enough for their retirement ahead of the 2012 pension reforms.
News
Gross domestic product (GDP) slumped by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2010, sparking fears of higher unemployment in 2011.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.