Praseeda Nair is the editorial director of Business Advice, and its sister publication for growing businesses, Real Business. She's an impassioned advocate for women in leadership, and likes to profile business owners, advisors and experts in the field of entrepreneurship and management.
A new government poll reveals misunderstandings and confusion regarding pay and payslips. Here’s what you need to know to promote a fair workplace or risk a hefty fine. The Department […] more»
In today's Spring Statement, chancellor Philip Hammond declared "The end of late payments could finally be in sight." But what is the government actually doing about it? more»
So your star employee has decided to leave. How do you manage the exit interview process? These tips will help you set the right systems in place so they leave happy, with a view to possibly even return. more»
A new report reveals Britain is missing out on 70,000 would-be entrepreneurs because of the complex and confusing process of starting up. more»
Only 4.7% of the businesses pay all their invoices within 30 days and it's ruining lives for freelancers and small business owners. The top 35 worst offending businesses for late payments in the UK include household names like E.ON and Thomas Cook. more»
The pensions crisis threatens to leave many self-employed people facing pensioner poverty later in life. Know your options to stay ahead. more»
The number of SMEs claiming R&D tax incentives has more than doubled; 34,060 made a claim for 2016-17 compared to just 15,585 three years earlier. Are you making the most of the tax breaks for innovation? more»
When employees are encouraged to design their own jobs, workplace happiness and productivity often increases. Here are four ways to get job design right for a happier, healthier team. more»
Making life easier for customers is the first step towards brand loyalty and business success. Magnus Geverts at Teleopti shares his eight top tips for reducing customer effort in contact centres more»
Despite only 1,230 complaints having been lodged from an estimated 16,000 eligible businesses and just £10 million paid in compensation from a £400 million fund, RBS has just announced that a deadline of 22 October 2018 has been set for new complaints. What does this mean for your business? more»
