Shaz Nawaz, director of AA Accountants outlines what you should know about the scheme being rolled out as it reaches small and micro businesses – to make sure you're not vulnerable to large fines resulting from failure to comply. more»

In a survey exploring how employees viewed their bosses' management style, workers in the North were more likely to call employers unfair and patronising. more»

New research has found that the controversial contracts are quite widely offered, with a quarter of job seekers saying they had been offered one – though many said they would rather be unemployed than take them up. more»

Numerous early-stage firms utilise family and friends for help when getting a business off the ground, but how sustainable is it working alongside a sibling? Business Advice spoke to a number of firms with brothers and sisters at the helm to find out what the experience is actually like. more»

In the second instalment of her explanation of the changes in law affecting micro businesses, Carole Thomson covers holiday pay, the Budget and redundancy. more»

A micro business is stretched at the best of times, so the idea of bringing aboard a brand new intern into your day-to-day runnings may seem counterintuitive. Here's why they can be a fresh and dynamic option – that could bring longer-lasting benefits to your business than you'd previously thought possible. more»

Despite a statutory right to 20 days holiday each year, many self-employed workers don't get anywhere near that number according to new research. Three quarters of a million small firm owners are missing out on summer holidays to focus on work. more»

Bryan Pritchard discusses why you need to engage the services of an accountant right from the start of trading, and the importance of establishing what role they will perform within your business. more»

While social media has made it easier than ever for people to share extensive personal information, the amount of misinformation on CVs is still high. Finding this out down the line can be a costly and time-consuming process – particularly for a micro business. Tony Conibear, from Bond International Software, explores what you can do to help tackle the problem of CV fraud. more»

Employment law expert Carole Thomson provides a detailed guide covering everything micro businesses should know about the changing state of employment law in 2015. more»