It’s important that you never stop learning if you want improved career progression. From entrepreneurs running their own company to office workers struggling to get that next promotion, the development of the right business skills is essential. Of course, it can be challenging finding the right resources, let alone the time it takes to commit…

Just over one year ago, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect. And, since it was introduced, the ICO (information Commissioners Office) has recorded a significant rise in data protection complaints. This proves how important people take their personal data, along with any abuse of it. However, how seriously have businesses taken GDPR and…

Overhauling a core area of a business is a challenge for any company, and this extends to IT services and support. Every business is dependent on IT support of some kind, but there are many ways that this can be delivered to best suit the needs of each individual company, making it a difficult decision…

Natural disasters can often be predicted, but sometimes they can hit without any warning at all. When they do so, they can completely dismantle community structures and business operations – especially those relying on supply chain utilities. In 2011, for example, a tsunami devastated the east of Japan, forcing businesses to shut down temporarily. Among…

There are immense opportunities in the global market for SMEs looking to expand their reach beyond local markets. Globalization was once a buzzword fueled by the improvement in communication and advancements in global logistics but is now part and parcel of business. However, taking a business globally, especially in the case of SMEs, is not…

Many employers look on health and safety in the workplace as being, essentially, the rough equivalent of insurance cover. Basically spending a little money on protecting employees from workplace hazards can actually save you a lot of money as compared to the cost of recovering from them. For example, looking into noise surveys for health…

Certain sections of the press have devoted large amounts of space to criticizing lettings agents for the fees they charge. While it’s true that these fees can look expensive, all costs have to be looked at in context and the fact is that a good lettings agent can go a long way to making life…

Creating a successful property-investment business can be done at very little initial outlay. It’s true that those who have bigger budgets may find life a bit easier than those who are operating on minimal funds, but this is true in just about any walk of life. What it does require is focus, dedication and the…

It can be challenging to know whether you need an in-house legal team for your business. It will depend on the size of your operation as well as the resources available to you as a business. Certain industries are also prone to incidents that will require more expert legal advice from a legal consultancy firm.

The concept of buying to let property can be very appealing from an investment point of view. However, it’s crucial you learn what’s involved. In the following post we are going to discuss some things you need to consider before you make the move to buy to let.