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Work-related stress is a concern many business owners have regarding employees. Stress is something that many people have to deal with from time to time, sure, but when it reaches a breaking point, it can have disastrous implications for mental health. Mental health problems are becoming increasingly prevalent throughout the… Read more »

The right to take a break at work is etched into UK law. It is a necessary part of the workday, ensuring that workers can reduce fatigue and regain lost focus. Ensuring a productive cycle within a workplace is paramount to its function, as is understanding working time regulations. This… Read more »

By Mark Parsons, Corporate Lending MD for Shawbrook Bank for the Midlands and North SMEs have had a tough few years, first with the impact of the cost of living crisis, then with supply-chain issues adding to their own rising production costs. Still, many persevered and looking back, they should… Read more »

Part of how a country makes money is by taxing its citizens and adjusting for income. However, when you end up paying too much tax, usually through a change in employment status, you are entitled to a tax refund. However, many of our viewers ask how long a tax refund… Read more »

The UK-Singapore Trade Agreement represents a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both the UK and Singapore. This agreement is not solely about catering to large corporations; it’s about creating an environment where SMEs, which form the backbone of our economies, can… Read more »

Final written warnings are part of a broader disciplinary process that must be completely understood and adhered to as a business owner. In other words, if you’re about to issue a final written warning and (possibly) terminate an employee’s contract at the end of their review period, then you need… Read more »

In the dynamic landscape of SMEs, particularly in the UK, success often requires thinking beyond traditional income streams. SMEs must adopt and diversify revenue streams and maximise profitability to navigate the market’s complexities and unlock new opportunities.  Here are nine innovative and rarely considered strategies tailored to resonate with SMEs… Read more »

By Rafael S.Lajeunesse, co-founder and CEO of ReachX Fractional executives have long held back-end administrative positions, but in the post-pandemic landscape, they are becoming more prevalent in the C-Suite. These professionals typically offer management services to organisations for hire, whether this be on a temporary or part-time basis. They typically… Read more »

If your employee has frequent sickness absences due to long-term ill health, you may wonder if dismissal is the right approach. There isn’t, however, a magic number of days an employee can be on sick leave before dismissal. It’s very much up to you, as a business, to decide what’s… Read more »

Recruitment and retention are two of the most important things your business needs to master in order to grow. But, as we all know, finding top talent, especially for emerging new roles, is difficult and often costly.  In this article, Adam Herbert, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Live Data will… Read more »