Bath shopkeeper calls for support after 300 fine for putting rubbish out too early
Pankaj Raichura was issued with the fine after a Bath and North East Somerset council officer found cardboard boxes outside his newsagents before 5am. more»
Shopworkers
The pros and cons of hiring new staff for the holiday season
Whether you get busy in the summer or the winter, if you're toying with the idea of hiring more people, consider the following four pros and cons. more»
Should employers re-examine zero-hours contracts after the Sports Direct case?
With retail giant Sports Direct pledging to offer casual retail staff guaranteed hours rather than zero-hours contracts, Peninsula HR Director Alan Price clarifies the differences for employers. more»
MPs recommend measures to make everyday entrepreneurs? the focus of policy
The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group (APPSSG) found that the social impact of community-based small business owners like grocers, newsagents, booksellers and hairdressers often goes undervalued by policymakers in Westminster. more»
Sunday trading law proposals set for defeat as SNP announces plans to vote against them
Plans by the government to relax Sunday trading laws across England and Wales are facing defeat in the House of Commons, as the SNP claimed it would be voting against the changes. more»
