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»

There are many stories appearing in the media about how Brexit either provides a world of opportunity or could lead to the destruction of our way of life. You must […] 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»

Once, the British high street was a hub for consumers' every need. But today, it's turning into nothing short of a ghost town. This was clear during Black Friday last year where high street visits and sales declined by 6.5% compared to the year before. more»

At the start of 2019, there were 5.8 million small businesses registered in the UK, accounting for 99.9% of the business population, employing 16.6 million people and generating around half of private sector turnover. But these figures don’t tell the whole story of what small businesses bring to the UK. more»

A new season is upon us and many people on Pinterest are refreshing their wardrobes, beauty looks and home decor for the start of autumn. Small businesses can also take this opportunity to do a refresh of their own. more»

Facing the anxiety-inducing effects of a systems hack is stressful for many SME owners. It's even worse for SME owners who don't operate in the tech or I.T industries, where many simply don't know where to start if their systems have been breached. more»

It is estimated that the self-employed market contributes £275 billion to the UK economy. Freelancers and contractors play a vital role in helping businesses to deliver their product or service, with […] more»

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” Those words were said by Amazon founder and […] more»

Many business leaders find that they are so busy running their business that they don’t have time to step back and look at the big picture. Using a business operating […] more»