Is setting up a business REALLY that difficult? What’s stopping 70,000 would-be entrepreneurs?
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»
Expert: Praseeda Nair
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.
Articles by Praseeda Nair
Named and shamed: 35 worst offending late payers and the crippling impact on small businesses
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»
Are you at risk of pensions poverty? Know your options
The pensions crisis threatens to leave many self-employed people facing pensioner poverty later in life. Know your options to stay ahead. more»
UK SMEs are FINALLY tapping into the government’s R&D tax credits. Are you?
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»
Job design matters: 4 ways to boost employee wellbeing by reimagining their job roles
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»
Customer service basics: 8 ways to reduce customer effort
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»
Are you entitled to RBS compensation? Here’s how to get your money back
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»
71% of shoppers use their phones IN-STORES. This and 4 other UK retail trends of 2018 revealed
Shopper-first retailing may be all the rage, but just how many independent retailers have the time, budget and knowledge to put this into practice? New research from 6,000 consumers and 1.4 billion ecommerce visits reveals what British shoppers actually want. Here's how to jump on the biggest consumer habits shaping retail in 2018. more»
9 affordable work perks for small businesses that every employee would love
Office perks don't have to cost a fortune. Here are 9 affordable work benefits micro business owners could offer employees to increase staff morale. more»
Running a fitness business? Here’s what you need to know to stand out from the competition
Micro businesses in the fitness industry face stiff competition and thin margins. But a few easy tweaks could help your business stand out as Britain's fitness obsession continues to grow. more»
