The 7 principles of PRINCE2 Project Management
All businesses undergo change as they grow and develop, and it is likely that at some point, every business will take on a project of some sort, whether that’s delivering…
Business continuity for one man bands – plan ahead
Life can be great when you’re running your business as a one-man band. You get to escape the shackles of employment, including a boss who tells you what you do…
Becoming an employer – your responsibilities when you hire staff
No matter how successful your business has been with just you working in it, if you want to grow you'll need to employ people. There are a number of essential…
How to defend your small business from ‘Insider Threats’
The insider threat, intentional or otherwise, is now one of the major concerns in cybersecurity for businesses of all size. And with good cause.
Managing staff sickness absence – guide for small businesses
It is virtually impossible to eradicate staff sickness absence. However, for small businesses, the costly nature of absenteeism can be extremely disruptive to the day to day running of the business.
8 things you need to know before contracting offshore
According to the Oil & Gas UK Workforce Report, there are around 280,000 people working offshore in the UK alone.
If you’re interested in a career working offshore, whether it be on an oil rig or working, research vessel, or servicing and installing wind farms, here are eight things you’ll need to know before you dust off that CV and start applying.
Guide to effectively using promotional materials for start-ups
Making the leap into starting your own business takes a lot of bottle and brings a lot of new challenges. As you work to drum up business and generate new…
Factoring for small businesses – the pros and cons
If you’re doing well enough that your business is growing rapidly you would expect your finances to be healthy. But that isn’t always the case.
If your firm is expanding quickly, you could find that your cash flow becomes a problem, even though your business is profitable.
It’s a unique financial situation where you are selling so much that you can’t get the money in the door fast enough to pay for the raw materials you need for your next batch of products.
What is your Unique Selling Point (USP)?
Whether you’re an established small business or a start-up about to launch your enterprise in a competitive market, one of the key ingredients you need to succeed is a unique…
Guide to employment contracts for small businesses
As a small business owner, your legal responsibilities when taking on staff can be somewhat daunting but with a little help you can soon get your head around what's needed.…