Scottish government urged to hand £75m to small businesses ahead of Brexit
FSB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to set aside the money in a Brexit resilience fund in its submission ahead of the Scottish Budget on December 12. more»
Finance
HR
Can you dismiss an employee for posting a negative company review?
Company reviews left on websites such as Glassdoor can be a great way for your organisation to build a positive reputation. However, there is always the risk that staff may leave negative reviews on these websites, leaving a different impact altogether. more»
Tax & admin
10 ways to reduce your tax bill over Christmas and keep HMRC onside
Giving gifts and holding parties is part of the festive season. One way to make your money go further is to make the most of available tax reliefs. That way you leverage your money effectively and HMRC is kept happy. more»
On the up
“The world has been operating at 50%”: Why Latoya Lovell wants to empower women entrepreneurs
We sat down with the freelance writer, photographer and events organiser to hear about the unique perspectives women bring to business and Lovell's own ambitions to inspire those she works with. more»
Work and Wellbeing
Protecting your biggest asset: The business case for duvet days
The US concept of allowing staff to take unscheduled days off for an unspecified reason can help drive productivity, make you more attractive as an employer and foster a working culture of greater honesty and transparency. more»
Business development
Seven reasons to do more public speaking in 2019 as an entrepreneur
We all know how much work goes into launching, running and maintaining a business. We also know how frightened people can be of delivering presentation. However, bring presentations and business together and you have a match made in heaven. more»
Franchising
The future is franchising: How working in the industry is enabling the next generation of franchisees
Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), explains why franchising is a reduced-risk business option for entrepreneurs, before interviewing a multi-unit franchisee about his journey. more»
High Streets Initiative
Dynamic and collaborative: Why pop-up shops are the future of the high street
Alongside stimulating interest in places, pop-ups bring dynamism and vibrancy to areas. They also serve as a pipeline of businesses to enter more permanent bricks and mortar settings left vacant. more»
Insurance
Transferring intellectual property rights from your company back to you
If you are the sole owner of a limited company, you may still want to own the intellectual property personally. So what is the process for this? more»
From the top
The Apprentice 2018 Final preview: Who’s going to win the £250,000 investment?
The infamous interviews process is over, and Lord Sugar has selected his final two candidates for The Apprentice 2018. Here are the predictions of our entrepreneurs for Sunday's final. more»
