Within the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, the new Labour Government set out its legislative agenda for the next few months. The reform of employment law was a pillar of Labour’s election campaign, and so it is no surprise it was referenced within the King’s speech:
Advice
Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
Finding clarity in your business
Every week, when I take business clinics, eager entrepreneurs ask a wide variety of questions, such as “Should I take Investment?”, “Should I expand into the International market?”, “Should I start employing staff?”, “Do I need to invest in a CRM system?”, “should I hire a Social Media agency?”.
Actions speak louder than words
It’s a well-worn saying but when it comes to leadership, it definitely rings true.
The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs
In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.
Safeguarding your wealth: Strategies to navigate potential labour tax changes
Discover effective strategies to protect your wealth from potential future tax changes under a Labour government. Learn about portfolio restructuring, inheritance planning, and other tactics to secure your financial future.
How important is trust to you as an entrepreneur?
There are so many different levels on which trust can make or break your business success that maybe it is something you should give more thought to.
Private school fees: Schools need to act now to avoid huge tax liabilities in the future
A leading VAT expert is calling on private schools to review the accounting treatment of pre-paid school fees in order to avoid huge tax charges at a later date.
The benefits of advice
It’s often a challenge working in the insurance industry, because we essentially provide a product that customers don’t actually want to use. No-one wants their pet to become sick, or their house to suffer a flood or burglary, or their business to experience a cyber-attack.
Building a management team – why people are the key to success
“A company is people.” That statement is one of many made by Richard Branson during his career that has placed employees front and centre.
How Your SME Can Build an Impactful CSR Campaign
In 2023, sustainable toilet paper brand, Who Gives a Crap, struck the CSR jackpot when launching its first global brand campaign.
Why I Believe Inspiration is the Key to Business Success
As the co-founder and CEO of Truly Nuts, I’ve learned that inspiration plays a critical role in turning an idea into a successful company.
Earn outs explained
An earn out is a purchase price adjustment mechanism commonly used on the sale and purchase of a company where the buyer wishes to make a part of the purchase price contingent on the post-completion performance of the company during a period of between 1 and 3 years.
Another day, another resignation. Sound familiar?
Of course, employees will often move onto pastures new, whether to broaden their experience, take another step up the ladder or move to a new location. All perfectly valid reasons for switching roles.
Helping UK Businesses Find Success in America: BritishAmerican Business Launches New Trade and Investment Guide
BritishAmerican Business launches its latest Trade and Investment Guide, providing UK companies with invaluable insights and practical advice for expanding into the diverse US market.
Working Through Grief: managing your return to work after loss
There is no easy way to return to “normal” after you have gone through a devastating loss. Your feelings are raw and you may have confused emotions ranging from anger to quiet disbelief and allowing yourself time to grieve is very important.