Micro business workers are less likely to experience stress in the workplace
UK micro business employees have the lowest levels of stress according to new research from staff benefits platform Perkbox, with under half (45%) reporting this. more»
Expert: Carly Hacon
Carly Hacon is a reporter for Business Advice. She has a BA in journalism from Kingston University, and has previously worked as a features editor for a local newspaper.
Articles by Carly Hacon
“I’ve received positive discrimination because I’m female” said Papersmiths co-founder
As part of our Women in Micro Business series, we caught up with Sidonie Warren, the co-founder of Papersmiths to find out what opportunities have come her way through being a female business owner. more»
Sixteenth Talent founder: “Too many young entrepreneurs lose control of their ego”
With all the emerging talent coming from YouTube channels and Instagram these new versions of celebrities need looking after and this young founder does just that. more»
Should you be able to ask potential hires what they earn?
Should employers be banned from asking potential employees their salaries? The Young Women's Trust charity said that the salary question is partly to blame for trapping women on low pay. more»
These founders have launched the UK’s first virtual internship business
Virtual Internship Partners offers students and graduates the chance to gain invaluable CV-boosting work experience anywhere in the world from the comfort of their own home via virtual working. more»
Do you snoop on your staff? 3 workers who were stalked by their boss
The I’ll Be Watching You report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) found that 6 in 10 workers think snooped on by their boss fuels “distrust and discrimination”. Here are the stories of three workers who submitted their own personal experiences to the TUC. more»
From pilates to quidditch GoSweat hooks up the exercise-eager with nearby fitness classes
GoSweat helps you find nearby available fitness classes without having to pay full-whack gym prices. This pay-as-you-go service lets you workout freely and conveniently. more»
Revolicious founder shows how to kick off a business whilst expecting
If there are two things in life which are stressful it's having a baby and starting your own business. This founder is braving both at the same time by bringing Revolicious to market. more»
From blogging to business: Squirrel Sisters health and wellness brand looks for investment
From starting out as passionate food and wellness bloggers these founders already had a large following ready to try their award-winning healthy snack bars. more»
“Export is not a tap that can simply be turned on”: The key ingredients for micro businesses
To help micro business owners cope with the challenges posed by exporting goods and services, a director at manufacturer ATG Access explains why up-skilling employees should not be overlooked. more»
