Most entrepreneurs get excited about the prospect of competition. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise. It takes quite a bit of ambition and confidence to start your own business in the first place. Still, gaining a foothold in a super-competitive field can be difficult for even the savviest professionals. With that in mind, it’s important for business owners to […]

When it comes to workplace rules and regulations, there is one that small businesses tend to overlook; the drug policy. Regular drug testing is a pretty common thing in many workplaces when it comes to larger businesses, and they may even screen before hiring. However, small business owners typically have a lot more on their mind due to the nature […]

Owning your own business is hard work. Whether you’re small or medium sized there’s a good chance that you’ll be needed to cover every role in the business. In addition you’ll find that there is an impressive amount of paperwork, marketing and networking to do; all of which are essential to the ongoing success of your business. Looking after your […]

Companies engaged in land remediation will no doubt be aware that tax relief for their activity is readily available. Many, however, don’t realise that land remediation activity can also qualify for research and development (R&D) tax relief. Here, we explore how land remediation relief can work in tandem with R&D relief to ensure your business can maximise its benefit. The […]

As an entrepreneur, you probably have a strong work ethic, a lot of passion for your company and products, and a can-do attitude that gets you through a lot of long weeks in the office. Another trait that will also help entrepreneurs like you succeed is open-mindedness. In order for your start-up to succeed in today’s business climate, it is […]

Being a manager is a job that requires special qualities and qualifications and being a manager in the hospitality sector requires particular ones. This is a sector which demands absolute customer service excellence. Hotels have to provide accommodation, food and tourist information. As a manager, you have to ensure that your customers’ stay is comfortable and stress free. With the […]

Information is becoming easier to distribute and access, making it harder to protect and safeguard your product ideas and intellectual property safe from copying and theft. No matter if you’re a start-up business or a large company, it is vital that you take steps to protect your intellectual property. What is Intellectual Property? In short, intellectual property is any work […]

As with any business, as a hotel manager, your aim is to increase the productivity of your workforce and care for the wellbeing of your hotel guests, in order to keep your profit margins as high as possible. As such, hotel management teams are always looking for creative ways to keep guests content, bring in new business, and keep the […]

Human resource has emerged as the most valuable resource for businesses today. This is the reason that great emphasis is being laid on filling the gaps in the recruitment process. The conventional steps of advertising an open position, filtering the candidates, short listing the right ones and interviewing them will always be followed as a standard. Yet, businesses today want […]

Robo-advisors, also known as virtual financial advisors, have surged in popularity as they offer a low-cost and an easy way to manage an investment portfolio. Additionally, they give you access to wealth management services previously reserved for the ultra-wealthy including access to a licenced financial planner and tax loss harvesting. Consequently, new firms are entering the market and established robo-advisors […]