Small Business

UK-EU draft deal aims to scrap red tape on food exports

An early-stage UK-EU deal may do away with post-Brexit checks on food and agriculture exports. The existing Sanitary and Phytosanitary...

7 Sample Performance Reviews to Guide Evaluations

When you think about performance reviews, consider how they can shape employee growth. You need clear, structured templates to guide...

Why combine your business banking, accounting and tax?

Picture this: you open your banking app to check a payment, switch to your invoicing software to mark it as...

7 Tips to Answer Annual Review Questions Effectively

When it comes to answering annual review questions effectively, it’s crucial to prepare strategically. First, summarize your accomplishments and set...

Autumn Budget 2026 summary – how it affects small businesses

Chancellor Healey has delivered the Budget. What measures will affect small businesses? We have more in the summary below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ad2OU5u3RE[/embed]...

How to Conduct Effective Employee Reviews?

When you conduct employee reviews, start by setting a clear, constructive tone. Focus on establishing specific, measurable objectives that align...

Small business cyber security: An essential guide

In this piece, we speak to company owners who were hit by malware and share top tips for mastering small...

Assigning Tasks Effectively to Team Members

When you assign tasks to your team, start by evaluating each member’s strengths and current workload. Match tasks to their...

how to help new employees settle in

Kai Feller from Bark.com offers up some tips on how to make the onboarding process better for new employees Look...

How to Write Effective Performance Evaluations

When you sit down to write performance evaluations, focus on being clear and constructive. Start by reviewing job descriptions and...

What Is the Performance Review Process and Its Importance?

The performance review process is key to evaluating how well you and your team are meeting goals. It’s not just...

Referral marketing – how to turn happy customers into active brand ambassadors

What better advocate for your business than a client who’s had a great service with you? Get them involved through...