A strong leader who demonstrates caring for their team is more likely to have a team who in turn care about their own personal goals and successes. A team that cares can mean the difference between moderate and maximum productivity and performance. Not everyone is born with the skillset to lead a team. However, like […]
Changes to regulations regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and separating couples could alert people to the fact that they may have failed to pay sufficient tax in the past. New measures to ease difficulties over the transfer of assets experienced by spouses or civil partners who are separating and enable them to split in a […]
Whether you’re considering selling a portion of your equity or your entire company, it’s essential to prepare your business effectively. Much like selling a house, the process of selling a business involves highlighting its potential, fixing any weaknesses, and ensuring it’s presented in the best possible light. Potential buyers will undoubtedly want to conduct their […]
How often do you find yourself pulled away from your tasks by distractions throughout the day? The answer for most of us is “many times.” Picture this: you’re diligently working on a report, and suddenly, an email notification pops up on your screen. It takes a rare individual to resist the urge to peek and […]
In an ever-evolving business landscape, the welfare of employees continues to be at the forefront of responsible leadership. A recent survey by Pregnant Then Screwed, encompassing the experiences of over 24,000 parents, has revealed the extent of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. The implications for business owners are clear, and understanding the full scope of legal […]
Do you have an office buzz? Do you thrive in hustle and bustle? Or, does it drive you to distraction? The office fizz may be a good indication of a flourishing culture, with business booming and teamwork in action, but it might also be causing some of your employees to feel stressed. Misophonia is a […]
There are so many reasons in this world to be miserable. War, famine, poverty, pandemics, mental health crises, the list goes on. As leaders, we have the opportunity – nay, responsibility – to prevent the workplace being such a reason. Depending which article you read, the stats say we spend anywhere between 25% and 40% […]
Employment law experts have warned business leaders of the challenging optics in the face of the predicted influx of redundancies during 2023, alongside shifting expectations in a changing workforce. Research conducted earlier this year revealed that two-fifths of employers predict that they will be making redundancies during 2023. The research also found that 16% of […]
It was Benjamin Franklin who once said “…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Business owners know only too well the importance of dealing with taxes, but rarely think about or plan for how they will deal with the death of a business partner or shareholder. As a nation, we’re not […]
According to a new report from the UK’s cyber security agency, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the number of ‘hackers for hire’ is set to grow over the next five years, leading to more cyber attacks and increasingly unpredictable threats. A rise in spyware and other hacking tools is also anticipated, which will have a […]