How many of us have truly considered what not being able to work through ill health or following an accident would mean for ourselves or our businesses? more»

Half of HR managers at UK companies view rising costs as the biggest challenge to implementing an employee benefits programme. more»

In a new report, the Federation of Small Businesses has outlined a series of recommendations that would better protect owners of small firms from the UK's ongoing terror threat, including greater insurance protection, emergency relief measures and awareness of existing resources. more»

Erratic cash flow, late payments and property tax rises are some of the typical roots of money worries for small business owners. For Britain's community of self-employed tradespeople, however, tool theft is the number one financial concern. more»

Support for older generations of workers is becoming more and more vital. Aviva's study found that after the age of 50, a positive workplace culture? became the most important factor for staff. more»

Julia Kermode, chief executive of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, offers advice on some important things to consider before starting as a freelancer. more»

The franchise agreement is one of the two core documents for any franchise. The first thing you will notice when looking at a franchise agreement is that the terms give wide powers to the franchisor. more»

A growing number of new founders are operating without financial protection, according to new research, with just four in ten having insurance cover of any kind. more»

To protect your business after a substantial loss of data, you need a clear plan to get back up and running in a set amount of time you are comfortable with and, most importantly, to make sure the plan has been tested. more»

Small business owners are 26 times more likely to have workplace accidents on a Monday than a Sunday, with the risk of work-related accidents falling steadily as the week continues. more»