Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Advice and updates on tribunals for small-to-medium sized UK businesses.
News
Small businesses could pay more in employment tribunals following the introduction of the new Code of Conduct.
Legal advice
I run a small business and we may have to go to an employment tribunal regarding an ex-employee for unfair dismissal. He is using the Citizens Advice Bureau to help him, is there an equivalent for businesses? If not, where can I get advice?
News
A quarter of employers have faced an employment tribunal claim over disciplining an employee in the past two years, while one in five has faced a claim after an employee grievance, according to a survey by IRS Employment Review.
News
Employment tribunals are unfair and unsatisfactory according to a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Legal advice
Firms that do not have a written set of disciplinary rules and procedures for their employees risk losing employment tribunals, an employment adviser has warned.
News
Small businesses should brush up on their employment practices after latest figures show that nearly half of all cases of discrimination in the workplace are brought against firms employing less than 24 staff.
News
Aggrieved employees could inflict terminal damage on your business, even after they have left your company.
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.