The different ways you can hire staff for your small business
If you’re considering taking on a new member of staff, that’s usually a positive sign that your business is growing. The next decision you face is whether or not to…
IP guide for small businesses – trademarks, patents, copyright and design rights
As a small business owner, you've probably heard of the phrase “Intellectual Property”, or IP as it's commonly referred to. But studies show that despite knowing what Intellectual Property is,…
Learning to grow – the early years of your new business
To create a flourishing new enterprise, you need four things; A good plan, A product or service that people actually want to buy, Good people who can make things happen,…
Successful risk assessment and credit management of new customers
Bad debts rarely occur without warning, so if you are pragmatic in your approach and assess your risk at every step, you will minimise the threat of insolvency.
8 common mistakes new business owners make – and how to avoid them
Building a successful new business is a roller-coaster. There will be days you know you couldn’t do anything else, and days you wish you did. Sometimes you’ll be on top…
Do you need an in-house accountant or bookkeeper as a small business owner?
At some point in your journey as a small business, you’ll probably encounter a common dilemma - you need an accountant. But what's the best solution for your business? Should…
Invoice Finance – what is it and how can it help my business?
Very simply, invoice finance allows you to unlock the value of your unpaid invoices so you can close the gap between the invoice date and the payment due date – for a fee of course.
What is a written statement of employment particulars?
If you decide to recruit your first employee for your small business, one of your legal obligations is to present all staff members with a written statement of employment particulars.…
10 great tips to avoid business failure – by the CEO of Weebly
The fear of failure is one of the most common reasons why people decide not to start their own business. Hauling yourself out of your comfort zone and throwing yourself…
8 key steps to get your startup off the ground
Starting a business may be exciting, however there are a few things that you need to make sure that you get right from the beginning. Here are eight top tips…