Category Archives: Business advice

Procurement – can it work for smaller businesses?

Procurement – can it work for smaller businesses?

Procurement – can it work for smaller businesses? The government recently published a press release congratulating its procurement department on its 10th anniversary for saving taxpayers £3.8 billion last year. […]

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Have you checked your tax code?

Have you checked your tax code? Prior to the tax year starting each 6 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), will issue new tax codes to employees, usually where there […]

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April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), via their Working Minds campaign, has declared April Stress Awareness Month. Work-related stress is an important consideration for businesses […]

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Thinking of buying another business?

Thinking of buying another business? What due diligence should you consider? When in business, it’s not uncommon to be approached by another business with a view to you buying the […]

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Internal audit – is it just for big business?

Internal audit – is it just for big business? In the world of small and medium sized businesses, where every decision can make or break success, the role of internal […]

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2024 – The year of the SME

2024 – The year of the SME 2024 seems to be a good year to be a small business. The UK Government is doubling down on its commitment to the […]

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Redundancies – what factors to consider?

Redundancies – what factors to consider? In times of economic uncertainty or because of operational challenges, you may find your business is facing tough decisions, including the possibility of redundancies. […]

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Are you ready for the Carers Leave Act?

Are you ready for the Carers Leave Act? The Carer’s Leave Act comes into force on 6 April 2024, which will affect all employers in the UK. If an employee […]

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