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Managing

Reinventing the lunch hour to lift productivity

We've all experienced the 'thrill' of lunch on the go: a quick salad at your desk or half-eaten sandwich dashing between meetings. But what benefit does a dedicated lunch hour bring to the day, and can it mean the difference between a lethargic unproductive afternoon and a turbo-charged second half of the day?

Human Resources

Human Resources

Using online workers to boost productivity of SMEs

The balance between wanting to take on new work whilst not increasing staff overheads too much is an issue for many SMEs. Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk, looks at the benefit of online workers and how they can reduce the strain.

Cyber Security

3 Zoom scams you need to avoid

Since it's become more popular, Zoom has become a prime target for attackers. Learn how to identify these scams so you don't get caught out

Cyber Security

Cyber Security

How a major glitch by Companies House revealed an uncomfortable truth about business data

The Companies House incident highlighted the outdated way business data is handled in a time where fraud is rife. This is how we overcome it

Cyber Security

How to use a Web Application Firewall to keep hackers out of your company’s systems

Myra Sugg explains what a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is, why your business needs one and how they're different to other firewalls

Cyber Security

State-backed cyberattacks are no longer a government problem – they’re now a boardroom priority

Building resilience can help you maintain business operations in the face of state-backed cyberattacks, especially if you're a small supplier

Cyber Security

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – what’s next for SMEs?

The government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was announced in April. Here's what your business can do to prepare for what's ahead

Cyber Security

12 cybersecurity questions every VC should ask

VC portfolio companies can suffer a one-third drop in enterprise value if they’ve been crippled by a cyber attack. Ian Shelby says there are a dozen questions VC investors need to ask potential investments

Financial Management

Merchant services and ecommerce: what’s the link?

Merchant Advice Service's Libby Jones explains the importance of choosing the right merchant services when growing an ecommerce business.

Financial Management

Financial Management

Debt recovery tactics – how to boost your chances of getting paid

Saljuq Haider outlines the difference between undisputed and disputed debt, and the action you should take in each instance

Accounting and Finance Software

The best accounting software for medium sized businesses

Finding accounting software for your medium sized business can prove to be tricky. Here are the top UK packages

Financial Management

UK Business Savings Accounts for Growth Businesses

For growing businesses, managing surplus funds effectively is crucial to maximising revenue and ensuring financial stability.

Financial Management

R&D misclaims are a ‘hidden risk’ for investors

Hari Sandhu explains what's at risk for investors with R&D misclaims and how to safeguard against these errors

Accounting and Finance Software

Best expenses software for your business

Submitting expenses claims is one of the more tedious aspects of returning from a business trip. No more. Choose from one of these expenses software platforms and take the pain out of being reimbursed.

Accounting and Finance Software

The best accounting software for medium sized businesses

Finding accounting software for your medium sized business can prove to be tricky. Here are the top UK packages

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and Finance Software

Best expenses software for your business

Submitting expenses claims is one of the more tedious aspects of returning from a business trip. No more. Choose from one of these expenses software platforms and take the pain out of being reimbursed.

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Human Resources

5 top platforms for finding excellent AI engineers

These five recruitment platforms will make it easier to find a suitable AI engineer for your business. Myra Sugg explains more

Human Resources

Human Resources

Mediation services for growing businesses

Save yourself the extra trouble of a cumbersome dispute by going down the mediation route. Katarina Morgan explains more

Human Resources

The 10 best HR software providers for growth businesses

Running a growing business often means wearing too many hats – and HR admin is one of the biggest time drains.

Human Resources

How to work with difficult people – 9 tips to reduce office tension

Co-worker conflict costs the UK billions every year, so how can you reduce tension and improve productivity?

Human Resources

IR35 guidance: a guide for employers using self employed workers

IR35 guidance for employers who engage with self-employed consultants or contractors is thin on the ground – here's what you need to know

Human Resources

Workplace bullying: Six ways to deal with a bully at work

Workplace bullying costs businesses billions in lost revenue each year.

Insurance

Embedded insurance strategies for growth businesses

We delve in to what embedded insurance is, how it can help your business to grow and the challenges you need to know about

Insurance

Insurance

Protecting your big ideas with intellectual property insurance

Having a great idea can make you rich – but not if it's not properly protected. Here’s how to make sure intellectual property is properly insured

Insurance

10 hottest insurtech startups in the UK

Insurtech is growing as a sector in the UK and boasts some of the country’s newest unicorns

Insurance

What insurance do you need as a startup?

From public liability insurance to cyber insurance, getting the right cover from the start is critical for startups

Insurance

Best insurance cover for startups

Startups need insurance cover, even when they're still small. We'll delve into why your startup needs insurance and which providers offer cover

Insurance

What is delay insurance for startups?

Delay insurance can be critical for start-ups in the construction and engineering industries, which rely on projects being completed on time

Leadership

Generalists, not specialists – rethinking the board for strategic resilience

Boards are typically made up of a ‘Noah’s Ark’ of sector specialists, but Dr Robert Straw argues that generalist leaders make for better boards

Leadership

Leadership

Is emotional intelligence the most important personal trait in leadership?

Is emotional intelligence more important than IQ in successful leadership? Here, Marielena Sabatier argues the case for taking EQ more seriously

Leadership

How employers can rebuild trust with employees

In this article, Cliff Ettridge explains how leaders can build trust with employees in a world that is increasingly mistrusting

Leadership

Are we training leaders for yesterday’s problems?

Simon Phillips discusses how to future-proof leadership development to meet modern business needs

Leadership

After a company dispute, what are the options for appointing a new director?

Leadership

5 effective strategies for managing change in business

Oxford Business College's Sarwar Khawaja guides us through navigating change in your business, from vision to digital transformation

Legislation and Regulation

Buy Now, Pay Later regulation is changing. Is your checkout ready?

New Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) rules are being introduced for lenders from July 2026, but they affect merchants, too

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation and Regulation

Health and safety for business – How to prevent accidents

For businesses, the creation of an up-to-date health and safety policy can be the difference between damaging litigation and a solid safety net

Legislation and Regulation

The Bullying and Respect at Work Bill – how it could affect your business

The Bullying and Respect at Work Bill is still in the very early stages, but it could fundamentally change how your business operates

Legislation and Regulation

How fast-growing businesses should prepare for audit

Explore these simple, practical tips to prepare for your next business audit – and what to do afterwards

Legislation and Regulation

Think you’re ECCTA-compliant? You might want to check again

Many UK firms believe they’re ECCTA-compliant, but most aren’t. As enforcement ramps up, Dana Wagstaff explains the hidden risks, the urgent need for audits and why company secretaries must lead the charge to avoid penalties and protect governance

Legislation and Regulation

The New Labour Government – 5 changes to employment law businesses need to know

Chris Hadrill, Partner in the employment team at Redmans Solicitors, explains how Labour's proposed changes to employment law could affect UK businesses

PR and Marketing Strategy

What is CRM and what does it do? Growth Business guide to CRM

Growth Business reviews 9 of the most popular CRM systems for engaging with your customers and following up on sales leads

PR and Marketing Strategy

PR and Marketing Strategy

Should influencer marketing be part of your game plan?

CLO PR's Claudia Moselhi explains when and how to bring influencers into your marketing plans.

Growth Planning

Scaling your start-up? The answer is in the data

We sat down with Sam Martin-Ross, managing director of marketing agency Digital Uncut, to ask him what kinds of data start-ups should focus on, how can it help scale a growing business, and why data gathering is set to become harder

Partner content

Three tips for growing your startup’s revenue in 2023

Your startup may have a world beating product or service but it’s no good if nobody knows about it. Here are three ways to hammer your message home to customers

PR and Marketing Strategy

E-marketing made easy

E-marketing, or digital marketing as it’s better known, embraces social media, email, Google search and even digital posters at bus stops

PR and Marketing Strategy

Edtech marketing strategy – how to stand out from the crowd

Edtech is one of the fastest growing sectors in Europe with the sector reporting 72% growth in the UK in 2020

Smart Energy GB

How to manage your business cash flow more effectively  

Get on top of your cashflow by updating your forecast, renegotiating terms, and taking advantage of new technology like smart meters

Smart Energy GB

Smart Energy GB

3 ways  a smart  meter can help your scale-up

A smart meter can help improve the accuracy of your bills and helping you take greater control of your energy usage

Smart Energy GB

A step-by-step guide to installing a smart meter for your business  

Great Britain is upgrading to smart meters because of the potential benefits to efficiency, cost-saving and the environment – but how easy is it to get one installed for your business and what’s the process?

Smart Energy GB

Everything you need to know about smart meters for your business 

Smart meters submit automatic meter readings to your supplier so you don’t have to – here’s everything you need to know