Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and guides on workforce topics for SME owners, covering issues such as planning, management and effects of the latest relevant legislation.
News
With rising inflation likely to lead to pay squeezes, firms need to do more to help their employees cope with financial concerns.
News
Office workers continue to groan about working in cold offices, despite trade workers regularly working in plummeting temperatures this winter.
Productivity Zone
A recent study showing that productivity is set to fall in the USA for the first time in three decades confirms that productivity decline is affecting the whole of the developed world, and not just the UK and Europe.
Blog
So the new Agency Workers Regulations are now in force, but what do they mean for small businesses?
Blog
Two different reports show that small businesses are woefully under-informed about new agency worker rules set to come into force on October 1.
News
Businesses will struggle to adapt to an ageing workforce, suggests research.
News
Workers do not feel totally confident about their work skills until they reach 37 years old, research claims.
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems