The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a way for employers to retain their staff during this unstable period, but what are the downsides? more»

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is sweeping across the globe and thousands of UK businesses are bracing themselves for its impact. For the thousands of business owners, the threat of insolvency is not on the horizon, it is already here. more»

Avoiding falling foul of the risks related to non-compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial for businesses, not only from a financial perspective but, to protect their reputations as well. more»

Starting any business can be tough. Initially, you have the struggle with capital, equipment and infrastructure and then you have to decide the direction it must take in order for it to grow. more»

Congratulations on your new role as a manager! you're brilliant at your job, you've gone for that promotion and worked so hard to get it, and now you're a manager. Here's what to do next. more»

Sports teams and business teams are a bit like families you can't choose who your family are, and you can't guarantee you're going to get on easily with them, just as you don't choose your teammates at work or in sport either. The director or managers recruit them in the workplace based on specific professional skills and attributes. more»

As business professionals, we all understand the value of customer relations. And, as the digital world plays rise to an increasing demand for more one on one contact from customers, it's clear to see why people-focused marketing is on the increase. more»

Business Advice recently teamed up with HR and employment law consultancy Peninsula to create a short series on a range of HR-related issues. This second article seeks to answer any questions you, as an SME employer, might have on employment contracts. more»

Business efficiency is about using resources in the best possible way. The greatest benefits of improving efficiency are that organizations can reduce costs, increase profit and become more competitive. more»

Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' brand is in decline and his personal image with it. What can smaller businesses learn from his demise, how can they better manage their own PR disasters as and when they come? more»