With the rate of inflation soaring around the world, small businesses everywhere are facing a new kind of challenge – how they can best support employees through the cost-of-living crisis.

On the scaling up journey, too many business owners fall into the trap of being at the hub of everything– creating an ‘owner’s trap’ that can be difficult to break out of. 

iDenfy has announced a collaboration with Lloyd’s, the leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. iDenfy selected the Technology Errors and Omissions Coverage insurance as well as the Cyber protection package to meet the highest security standards.

Research from Barclaycard Payments – which processes £1 in every £3 spent on credit and debit cards in the UK – has found that cost of living increases are set to impact B2B subscriptions as nearly half (49%) are considering reducing the number of services they subscribe to, as they tackle rising costs.

Redesigning a website is one of the most challenging things you can do for your business. It's expensive, time-consuming, and requires some technical know-how if you want to achieve the best results. But don't worry. We've got some tips to help make the process easier and more successful.

For some business people, the opportunity to establish an overseas business is irresistible. Globalisation, increased online communication, the lure of international supply chains, and emerging markets are encouraging businesses from every industry to travel to foreign lands in search of new customer bases and better material sources.

One of the many consequences of COVID-19 is the increase in those working remotely, with almost 50% of people working from home at some point during the pandemic. This type of working has many benefits, as does working in an office, and as we have begun to return to normal this has provided a new challenge for many companies. How do you navigate managing a workforce where some people are remote, some are hybrid and some are full-time office-based? In this article, we will explore some of the best techniques for achieving synergy within a geographically diverse team.

After decades spent in employment, retirement can seem at once wonderful and daunting. The prospect of no longer working leaves many feeling rudderless and apprehensive about how they will fill their days, causing a case of cold feet even in those who have looked forward to a life of relaxation away from responsibility for years.

Employers have a legal responsibility to take care of their employees and to make everyone aware of how to handle potential hazards in the workplace. Apart from these legal reasons, they also have a moral responsibility with their employees and with society at large to guarantee the health and safety of the collective.

Emanating an inexorable flow of entrepreneurial spirit, Joe Dalton the CEO of marine finance start-up SALT is someone to watch.

Watch out — Gen Z is about to take over the office. Born between 1997 and 2012, the new generation of employees is entering the workforce. And they’re causing quite a stir.

According to recent studies, four out of 10 UK businesses reported suffering a cybersecurity breach in 2021, and the average (mean) cost of each attack is estimated at £13,400. With these stats in mind, Gildas Jones, Founder of Dial A Geek, discusses the most common cybersecurity threats to businesses, as well as highlighting the scams that are rising in prevalence.

Reading has long been touted as a major inspiration for high profile business leaders and entrepreneurs, with Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Warren Buffet among those to highlight the benefits.

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank announces that the programme has delivered over 9,000 loans worth £90 million to startups in the South East of England. The figures point to the spirit of entrepreneurship in the region, with the average loan being just over £10,000.

The nation’s most loved independents have a chance to be put on the map, as the Small Business Saturday campaign announces plans to mark its ten-year anniversary with a special celebratory roadshow.

How many times have you read the words ‘this tweet was posted in error by an intern’? It happens far too frequently and regardless of whether it’s true or not, it highlights the lack of any strategic approach to social media. Whether you have a large team, are a startup, or all of your social media content is handled by you as the founder - the common mistake many businesses make is by treating the medium as just another sales channel.  

First impressions count. How a company handles the first few days and months of an employee’s experience can have a serious impact not only on their new team member’s confidence and productivity but on the business’s ability to retain top talent.

As we celebrated World Youth Skills Day earlier this month (15th July) - the annual celebration of the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment and entrepreneurship as they begin their career journey, we wanted to highlight some tips from business leaders on how we can support the next generation as they enter the workforce.

How one woman brought together a background in wellness with a new business in financial advice to offer a holistic financial wellbeing service.

In England and Wales, the technology industry posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 and nearly three million people took up jobs in the UK tech industry that year.