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Category: Advice
Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
Can I insist my employees speak English?
The reach and modern utility of the English language stretches across the world, and yet not everyone in the United Kingdom speaks English fluently, or even at all.
Protect your employees with a fire risk assessment
Fire risk assessments are an essential part of protecting your staff, in fact, it is a matter that should be given priority at all times.
How HR & fleet managers can assist staff with mental health challenges
With this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week having now drawn to a close, here are six points for HR and particularly fleet management professionals to consider to keep this vitally important issue in focus when it comes to not only employees who drive as part of their roles but also those who commute.
5 ways to grow your business
It can be a daunting task launching your own business, especially in the world of digital where there are so many companies looking to be found in Google.
The key to online success
With industries seeing rapid growth and online competition becoming more and more competitive, business owners and entrepreneurs are seeking advice on how to be a stand out name online.
5 great ways to check the employee’s productivity in an interview
Choosing the right employee for your organization is a challenging task. Of course, you want an employee who proves to be beneficial for you.
How students & young entrepreneurs can start their own business while at university
Aѕ Mark Zuсkеrbеrg, Stеvе Jоbѕ, аnd many entrepreneurs before them hаvе рrоvеd, gеttіng a соllеgе dеgrее is nоt a рrеrеԛuіѕіtе for running a ѕuссеѕѕful buѕіnеѕѕ.
How to build an online presence for your business
The online world presents a wealth of amazing opportunities to start a new business, making the whole process easier and cheaper than ever; in May 2015 the number of people online reached a massive 3 billion, proving there’s a huge audience out there primed and ready to find your new business.
Personal insolvencies are on the up: How to handle debt
Both businesses and individuals are facing increasing financial strain. With a chance of increased interest rates in May, this is another contributing factor which will impact many people’s finances.
How to travel & run a business as a digital nomad
We live in a world where traditional office jobs are decreasing in popularity. You no longer need to sacrifice your love for travel and work from a cubicle.
Ramadan fasting advice for employees & employers to follow
As we approach the Islamic holy month of Ramadan healthy fasting and workplace routines are critical for employees and also for employers to understand so that staff performance can be assessed fairly.
How do you know how much money it will take to expand your small business?
If you are currently running a small business where you can see the opportunity to expand and reach new markets, it can be difficult to decide whether or not the risk involved in doing this is worth it for the returns you can potentially get.
Britain’s ‘too busy’ entrepreneurs are facing burn out
The UK’s entrepreneurs are risking business burn out due to over-working and not being able to switch off, as dedication to their business encroaches on their personal lives.
Top tips for small businesses under investigation by HMRC
Following HMRC’s disclosure that one in ten small businesses is under investigation in an attempt to get back the tax is failed to collect in 2015-2016, ICAEW has issued some advice to businesses who may be under scrutiny.
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