How to find the perfect business premises
Of all the things you need to deal with when you start your business, two areas are particularly scary and will give you the most hassle: recruitment and finding premises.…
How to apply data science practically in your business
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning - all 21st Century “buzzwords” which you now see referenced often in news articles, at virtual conferences, on company social media posts and blogs.…
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,…
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.…
How the Employment Tribunal works – guide for small business owners
Are you an employer that is being taken to the Employment Tribunal by an employee for alleged sexual harassment or racial discrimination or for unfair dismissal? Are you an employee…
Should you rent or buy your business premises?
Finding the right premises is one of the most crucial decisions when starting or growing your business. Many firms are successfully started from home – that’s certainly the most cost…
10 ways small businesses can cut the cost of office printing
Here are ten ways small businesses can save money by making a few simple changes to how they manage office printing.
How to delegate when you’ve always done everything yourself
Your business is growing and you’ve taken on one or more additional staff members – but are you really maximising their skills and getting the best out of them? Or,…
A small business owner’s guide to calculating holiday pay
When you employ staff, you must give them a certain amount of annual leave and pay them during this time. If your employees work a set number of hours and…