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Supreme Court ruling on self-employed contractors could turn lives upside down

June 11, 2018

By Charlie Mullins

This week, up and down the country, millions of self-employed contractors will be glued to their smartphones, radios and TV screens to discover the outcome of a court case that will have major ramifications on their livelihoods.

Proposals to ban harmful gender stereotypes in advertising

June 1, 2018

By Staff writer

The body responsible for writing the UK’s advertising rules, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP), has published a consultation on a proposed rule to prohibit the use of harmful gender stereotypes.

The 6 GDPR ?need to knows” for small businesses

May 18, 2018

By Staff writer

Much research has been dedicated to the upheavals needed to be ready for the May 25 GDPR deadline, with a report revealing only 21% of UK SME bosses are “very confident” that they understand all the regulations that apply to them.

Nipping late payments in the bud without going to court

May 14, 2018

By Staff writer

A healthy cash flow is essential for any business – timely invoicing and polite reminders aren?t always enough to ensure your customers pay for your goods or services, which can have a severe impact on your business.

Cryptocurrency: The benefits, burdens and forthcoming regulations

May 3, 2018

By Staff writer

In a world of red tape and increasing banking charges, many SME bosses are turning their attention to the use of cryptocurrency to reduce costs and streamline their business operations both in the UK and overseas.

British employers find pregnancy a ?burden” in the workplace

February 19, 2018

By Shane Schutte

A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has shown that employers still find pregnancy a ?burden” in the workplace.

Understanding the card payment surcharge ban

January 12, 2018

By Staff writer

A wide-reaching overnight shift in the law occurs from Saturday 13 January 2018 as businesses will be banned from the common practice of adding surcharges to card payments.

Exploring new markets for international trade after Brexit

January 9, 2018

By Staff writer

Small businesses have come to a turning point in international trade. As negotiations progress around Britain’s departure from the EU, the future terms of the UK’s trade with Europe remain unclear.

November 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

December 4, 2017

By Shane Schutte

The Autumn Budget contained numerous announcements, including further investment for training staff and educating pupils. Our November 2017 economic statistics unveil why it couldn’t have come at a better time.

The basics of GDPR: What does it mean for my business?

October 4, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

Kicking off the first in our GDPR doctors series, we’ve broken down the basics of GDPR to help provide business owners with a solid foundation on where to get started.

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