New employers check list
Taking on your first employee can help a business grow, although it also brings a number of important responsibilities.
Before employing staff for the first time, business owners should consider the
Covering basic business risks
Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic business risks are sometimes overlooked until a problem arises. A simple review of key
Employment law changes pressure small businesses
Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment conditions and increased administration. Recent employment law changes are now adding further
Why cyber security is now a business survival issue
Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are finding themselves targeted by phishing attacks, payment frauds and ransomware incidents, many
Cash flow resilience in uncertain trading conditions
Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made cash flow management more important than ever. While many businesses focus on profit, it is cash that determines whether a business can meet its day to
Hedging against rising costs
Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour and finance costs are unpredictable. While it is rarely possible to eliminate cost pressures
Interest rate outlook for 2026
The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative stability, with the possibility of modest reductions later in the year if inflation
Data Protection rules are still alive
Businesses that collect or use personal information must comply with UK data protection law. Personal data includes any information that can identify a living individual, such as names, addresses,
Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets
There are a variety of services available to assist UK exporters that can be found at https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/
There you can find a range of government-backed tools and support to
Managing stock turnover
Stock turnover management is one of the most important drivers of business profitability, cash flow strength and resilience during periods of rising costs. Stock represents cash that has been