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As a business owner, your pension may be pretty far down on your list of priorities. Perhaps you are throwing some money into one because your accountant said you should, or do the government-required minimum as part of your business.
Managing payroll is often more complex than it seems. UK employers frequently encounter challenges with everything from manual data entry errors and delayed pension payments, to employee misclassifications and the incorrect use of tax codes. All of these issues can lead to HR team overload, fines, employee disengagement and reputational damage.
Most small businesses haven’t heard of the Social Value Act (SVA), but if they’ve ever been through the government procurement process, they’ll almost certainly have felt its force.
As the owner of a small startup, a significant amount of your time will be spent negotiating, approving and signing contracts.
In the ever-evolving world of startups, the demands and expectations on leaders and their teams can be mind-bending. Quick decision making and being adaptable are vital whilst also maintaining focus on your goals.
The traditional role of the lawyer has undergone significant change in recent years, driven in no small part by the shifting economic climate and ongoing technological advancements.
People starting their own business are made of strong stuff. It takes an enormous amount of resilience to undertake this process, as many entrepreneurs well know.
Ready to slash your startup costs and boost your business game in 2024? Here are some tried-and-proven cost-saving tips that apply to entrepreneurs across the globe.
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Directorate provides UK based and international entrepreneurs with a unique package of funding, training, networking, and mentoring from leading engineers. The best part? They don’t take a penny in return.
Hey folks! A little intro – my name is Seven (yes, like the number!) and I’m the Startup Lead at Colorintech, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underrepresented people to excel within tech. Working with tech entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the ecosystem, I get the pleasure of seeing our industry move and listen to its stakeholders. I wanted to share a few insights from what I’ve seen and, why, as an ally to female entrepreneurs and diverse founders, I’m excited for the progress being made in this ecosystem (despite ongoing challenges).
As the long month of January is now over, and everyone is back in the swing of work, Startups Magazine has checked in with multiple startups to see what their New Year’s Resolutions are now they have had time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.
The rapid pace of technological advancements is reshaping industries and creating a demand for skilled professionals. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things are no longer on the horizon – they are here, and here to stay.
Every year, Scots around the world gather to celebrate Burns’ Night. The night, which commemorates the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s greatest poet, is a chance to celebrate the country’s extraordinary heritage.
Fast-growth startups often share a range of traits when it comes to organisation and culture: time pressures and deadlines, team members taking on multiple roles and prioritising revenue-only activities.
In the increasingly competitive world of immersive technology, a small island with big dreams is hoping to lure the innovators of tomorrow with a Test Before You Invest incentive scheme.
Shenal Vanderwall embarked on his journey during his final year at the University of Central Lancashire, where he pursued a degree in software engineering. Driven by a passion for revolutionising how businesses approach meetings, Shenal founded Meeedly.
The UK is brimming with innovation potential. The government’s commitment to becoming a science superpower and innovation nation has led to measures being introduced to encourage more Research and Development (R&D) in the country, including a record public R&D budget commitment to R&D.
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the national economy, accounting for 99.2% of total business and 61% of employment in the UK.
As a local pizza parlor or thriving tech startup, driving new traffic and sales is a major hurdle. However, optimising for search engines can put your small business on the map both virtually and physically.
SMEs have, up till now, competed based on personal relationships and services, and their innate agility and competitiveness. However, with recent national data showing the highest number of firms going bust since the 2009 financial crisis, there are some major headwinds facing small businesses that confidence and self-belief alone can’t solve.
