In his latest blog post for Business Advice, Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake discusses what startup owners should focus on when managing accelerated growth. more»

Political uncertainty surrounding Brexit has contributed to a broader trend towards falling staff numbers and lower profits among Britain's smaller firms, according to the FSB's latest Small Business Index. more»

The capacity to deliver results at work was considered the most important attribute of all, whilst nearly a third of respondents said that being optimistic and having the enthusiasm to keep their team in high spirits was just as valuable. more»

Employers can expect to gain almost four years of additional service from employees when good work undertaken by an individual has been recognised by a manager or colleague, New research by P&MM has revealed. more»

Writing for Business Advice, CEO and co-founder of Crowdcube, Darren Westlake looks at the recruitment considerations startups need to make to build a strong and productive team of staff. more»

Over half of UK workers do not look forward to their staff Christmas parties, a new survey from HR firm Reward Gateway has shown. more»

HMRC is set to close 170 local offices across the country for part of a major restructuring, intended to shed hundreds of millions of pounds from its budget. more»

Ian Smith, the finance director and general manager at Invu, outlines the value of combining invoice data capture with workflow and tight integration with accounting software to radically reduce costs and improve financial control. more»

What has mindfulness got to do with your business? The topic has had a lot of attention recently and you may be wondering if it can help you and your staff. more»

A new study has found that 80 per cent of consumers feel happier buying with a small firm than a big name, thanks to better customer service and personalisation. more»