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.
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