Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, guides and news on staff pay and wages issues for UK SMEs.
News
A record 5.26 million people worked unpaid overtime last year, the highest since records began in 1992, finds research.
Employing & managing staff
SmallBusiness.co.uk investigates the benefits of having a variable element to remuneration.
Employing & managing staff
I am opening a new business, with regards to bank holidays, do I have to pay my staff holiday pay for them?
News
A ruling in the European Court of Justice could force small businesses to rethink the way they pay employees after it said that the practice of giving staff extra holiday pay in lieu of actual time off is illegal.
News
Small businesses that pay employees and suppliers through the BACS system are being told to switch to the new BACSTEL-IP system, which comes into effect on 1 January 2006, or face major problems in the new year.
News
A revised Code of Practice on Equal Pay will come into force on 1 December after receiving Parliamentary approval.
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.