6 factors to determine your chances of COVID business recovery
New research reveals six factors that can determine the success of SMEs recovering post-COVID. These include regular training, an openness to innovation, and a clear vision. 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
50% of UK workers are looking for new job post-Covid-19
50% of people currently employed are planning on looking for a new job after Covid-19, according to new research released today from Hooray Health & Protection. more»
7 expert tips for effectively brainstorming with a remote team
To explore how to brainstorm with a remote team, marketing expert at Ueni, Javier Bello, shares his 7 tips. more»
How to plan a virtual summer party: Avoid these 6 mistakes
Your annual office summer party is probably going to look a little different this year. Think opening your desktop to log on to Zoom instead of heading straight to an […] more»
Business Interruption Insurance: What you need to know about the FCA test case
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) business interruption insurance policies test case will help to provide much-needed legal clarity for companies experiencing financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to an expert solicitor at law firm Nelsons. more»
Bounce Back Loans Scheme opens for smallest UK businesses
Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement on 27 April, the Bounce Back Loans Scheme opens for applications from today (4 May 2020). more»
FCA confirms payment freezes on credit cards and loans for COVID-19 to start this week
The FCA has confirmed that borrowers will be given ‘breathing space’ for those struggling to repay debt on credit cards and loans. more»
IR35 postponed until April 2021: What does this mean for you?
On Tuesday 17 March 2020, chief treasury secretary Steve Barclay announced that due to the pressures caused by the Coronavirus outbreak on the economy, the planned reform (IR35) will be delayed for one year from 6 April 2020 until 6 April 2021. more»
UK small business and self-employed set to suffer irreparably due to new Off-Payroll Tax
A survey of over 12,000 self-employed contractors reveals that the Off-Payroll Tax could significantly affect the self-employed. more»
What will the draft Finance Bill and IR35 legislation bring in 2020?
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»
