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Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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4-minute read
How to make a Bacs payment – a guide for businesses
Bacs is a safe and reliable way to transfer money electronically between banks. Here’s how to make a…
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6-minute read
How to do a PESTLE analysis for your business
What is the PESTLE analysis definition? Read on for PESTLE analysis examples, the advantages and disadvantages, and how…
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8-minute read
HR toolkit: what HR tools do growing businesses need?
What HR tools and HR resources do businesses need? Use our HR toolkit for tips on how to…
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4-minute read
Strong Customer Authentication: what your business needs to know
Does your business sell online? New regulations coming into force mean customers will need to take extra steps…
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6-minute read
A guide to rewarding employees, plus recognition ideas for your business
Are you offering the right employee rewards for your culture? Here’s a guide to rewarding and recognising employees…
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7-minute read
5 employee retention strategies – how to keep your people happy at work
Employee retention is a cold-sounding word for strategies to keep your staff at your business. Here are free…
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What is agile and how can you use it in your business?
Agile methodology started in software development. But many industries now use it to boost productivity and value to…
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Report into gender bias and inequality affecting women business owners
As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, new research reveals gender bias affecting small business owners…
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9-minute read
What qualifications do I need to be a teacher – and can I be self-employed?
From training routes to funding options to setting up as self-employed, read our six-step guide to become a…
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7-minute read
How to create an onboarding process for your business
What is onboarding and how should the onboarding process work? Read our guide for tips on how to…
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