Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough.
In today’s fast-paced, people-powered business environment, leadership is no longer the preserve of the C-suite. That’s the clear message from Chubb Fire and Security UK & Ireland, where a culture of “building great leaders” has been steadily embedded across every level of the organisation—from frontline engineers to boardroom executives.
Being accused of trade mark infringement is serious and can have significant consequences for you and your business. Be aware that not every claim is valid, legally sound, or backed by proper evidence. Even if the claim has merit, you may have a legal defence or be able to settle it without going to court.
What can dishonesty mean in the context of a job application, and how should employers deal with it?
Trump’s new US tariffs may lead to higher prices, lower pensions, falling mortgage rates, and job losses in UK manufacturing. Here’s what UK consumers need to know.
Taxpayers have until 5 April 2025 to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions dating back to 2006 to boost their state pension. Experts advise checking your NI record now.
Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency and provided employers with important information about how to address inequalities.
What separates successful SME marketing leaders from the rest isn’t avoiding mistakes – it’s recognising them quickly, learning the lesson, and moving forward.
We’ve talked a lot about purpose, and while it should be at the very heart of your organisation, it’s been long debated what should come first – a clear purpose or the ‘right people’? It’s ‘the chicken or the egg?’ equivalent for business.
Whilst some US firms are rolling back DEI programmes under the Trump administration learn how UK businesses can adapt while staying truly inclusive.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential for understanding and improving business performance.
From 6 April 2025, businesses must prepare for a significant new workplace entitlement—neonatal care leave. Currently, 1 in 7 babies in the UK requires neonatal care due to premature birth, low birth weight, or complications.
Businesses using AI to file R&D tax claims risk HMRC rejection if there’s no human oversight, warn experts. Quality checks and adviser input remain crucial.
As a small business owner building my business from the ground up, I’ve not had the option of hiring full-time staff in the early days of my startup. Instead, interns have played a significant role in helping the business grow.
The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead.
