A recent report from EHRC found smaller businesses struggled with management of maternity leave so employment lawyer Philippa Wood has prepared a useful set of guidelines on what you should know. more»
Business leaders have criticised the government for its "unachievable" immigration targets, saying they will only serve to harm the UK economy. more»
A new report from Creative Skillset and Ashridge Business School has revealed the skills needs of leaders and managers across the creative industries. Small and micro businesses in particular feel they have gaps when it comes to leadership, strategy, financial management, innovation and people management. more»
The government will impose harsher penalties on firms found to be employing illegal migrants as part of this autumn's Immigration Bill. more»
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»
