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.
The draft Finance Bill contains important changes to off-payroll working rules – more commonly known as IR35. This is a piece of legislation that allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to collect additional payments where a contractor is an employee in all but name. Here's what you need to know to err on the side of caution. more»
New research suggests a spike in the number of restaurants taking over the tenancy of the British high street as consumer appetites veer towards food and beverage over brick-and-mortar retail. Here's why. more»
New research reveals that UK small and medium businesses need strong values and corporate cultures to attract and retain Gen Z Talent. more»
New research shows that workers are happiest at “agile” organisations and would appreciate managers who speak less and listen more. Where do you sit on the boss scale? Here's how to turn your leadership up a notch with ace project management skills. more»
Business Advice speaks to Anita Tweats, CEO of The Finance People on how to recruit the right finance director for your SME. Here are her top 20 tips. more»
Capitalising on record demand, more Brits than ever before are considering starting a recruitment agency. Here are six key questions to consider when starting a recruitment agency from scratch. more»
An international farm equipment dealer is counting their lucky stars after they avoided a very dodgy export deal. Here's how and international trade advisory group, Business West helped a small business stay vigilant. more»
Melissa Powell, the COO of The Allure Group, outlines best practices for chief operations officers, specifically how to build a positive culture and not let small problems become big ones. When dealing with issues, no matter the size, it is best to zero in on them and quickly identify viable solutions, she writes. Here are her top tips. more»
New research reveals bad news for CEOs in the trust department. Employees trust their CEOs less than they did seven years ago, which leads to a drop in morale, engagement and productivity. Here's what you can do to steer your startup with a trust injection. more»
Small businesses are urged to double check that they really are Making Tax Digital compliant before they face complications. more»
