What happens when key people leave Every small business has those key people you rely on. When they leave after years in the role, they take with them knowledge about suppliers, processes and client relationships that nobody else has. It’s a familiar story. But it’s...
If you’re hiring someone new, you must check that they have the legal right to work in the UK before they start That applies to every role and every nationality. Skip it and you risk fines of up to £60,000, plus serious damage to your business and reputation....
7 employment law mistakes that could cost you thousands Most business owners we speak to don’t know they’re breaking the law. They think that everything’s covered, until a complaint, inspection or tribunal makes it clear it’s not. The truth is, staying legally...
How to handle underperformance in your business Your best team member has started letting you down. • They used to be reliable, now they’re missing deadlines.• The work that used to be spot-on now needs fixing.• And you’re having to chase them for updates...
September is a great kickstart month! What are you going to be working on? There’s something about September. It’s a great kickstart month. Summer holidays are over, kids are back to school and it’s the final quarter before the end of the year. So,...
Is HR admin stealing your TIME? Let’s be honest, managing people is hard enough without drowning in paperwork too. We’ve been helping several business owners move away from the spreadsheet-and-email approach recently, and the relief on their faces says it...
