The Panama papers leak has been all over the news these past few weeks. For those who have not been following this story closely, here is an explanation of what has been happening.
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Think ahead to grow your business
Creating a business plan is an essential step for every company to take if it wants to be successful.
What steps to follow when choosing your business phone number
The idea that potential customers are in any way significantly influenced by your business’s phone number may seem ridiculous at first – after all, isn’t any phone number, by definition, just a random combination of digits?
‘Charge More!’: What small business owners reveal they would do differently
New research has revealed the top tips successful SME owners would give themselves if they were given the opportunity to start their business again, with a strong focus on planning, research and collaboration.
Workplace stress: How to help your employees
The impact of workplace stress should not be underestimated, it accounts for 50-60% of lost working days according to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, resulting in poor performance, difficulties retaining staff, and an increased risk of accident and injury.
What you need to know about the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act is poised to greatly benefit UK entrepreneurs and SMEs in a number of ways, including simplified annual filing requirements.
From awful to amazing – how to create workshops that work
Most staff dread attending workshops. They believe they are going to be a waste of time and will deliver very little value.
How Expanding Business Portfolios Keeps Betting Industry Leaders Ahead of the Game
This Saturday British bookmakers enjoyed their busiest day of the year with the return of the annual Crabbie’s Grand National horse race.
Small Business online marketing tips
In an era where internet is a solution finder for everything, it is important to market your business online, because it is one of the most popular platforms which will fetch you more customers and also make your business have a global presence.
Dealing with the challenge of maternity leave
For many companies, dealing with maternity leave issues can be a challenge, and one which employers often do not pay enough attention to. Women make up nearly 50 per cent of the workforce and a high proportion of these women will become mothers during their employment.
The six most common leadership traps
Effective leadership is one of the most difficult skills to master. However, it is an essential aspect of a positive, effective and profitable working culture.
It’s new tax year time
Spring has sprung and the start of a new tax year is just around the corner. The government normally tweaks a few rates and regulations at the start of April but this year there is a bumper crop of changes coming up.
Actionable financial advice for entrepreneurs
It’s often said that the first twelve months can be make or break for many new businesses. But why do so many startups fail? There are many reasons, from a lack of planning to poor management, but one of the recurring factors that entrepreneurs cite revolves around finances. In order to get actionable advice on […]
Don’t leave line managers hanging
Dr Steve Boorman at Empactis examines the lack of tools available for line managers to deal with the complicated issues that lead to staff absence and health problems and the role technology can play in affecting change.
Risky business in a risky world
How do we get the balance between risk and safety right in an uncertain world? Adrian Lock from leadership institute, Roffey Park considers the options.
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