Real Business

What do business owners need to know about privacy notices? The first instalment of our five-part series on data protection.

Topics: Management & HR

Why is it a bad idea to be friends with staff, asks Lee Duncan.

Topics: Management & HR

Suspect your employee is pregnant? Tread carefully. Say the wrong thing to her and you could have a law suit on your hands.

Topics: Management & HR

At some point in the life of an owner-manager, it will be time to sell your business. How you prepare for that moment could shape the rest of your life...

The reason why many e-commerce businesses under-perform comes in two... separate... parts.

How can you protect your business from increasing insurance rates? Follow these eight tips to beat the insurance firms.

Topics: Finance

Q: I have a small business in need of raising capital, but have limited access to bank funding. Are there any tax incentives available to encourage potential investors?

Topics: Management & HR

As law firm Everyman Legal prepares to list on Sharemark, a stock market for smaller companies, founder James Hunt works out a share-incentive plan for his staff.

Topics: Management & HR

Capital allowances may be familiar to many SMEs as a way of claiming back tax relief, but not many will know the full extent of the allowances which they may be entitled to.

Topics: Finance

It's the biggest question facing all businesspeople: when to turn off your smartphone. But Timpo has the answer...

As your business evolves, so too should your terms and conditions (T&Cs). Get your finance or legal heads to apply these tests on a regular basis.

Q: I own a start-up business where I need to use overseas employees and contractors. What are the main issues I have to consider and how can I best protect the interests of my company?

Topics: Management & HR

Do you ever worry why your clients aren't returning your calls? Don't. Here are the top reasons why clients don't return your calls.

Topics: Sales & Marketing

What are your colleagues' most annoying email habits? Here's how to stay in the clear when sending emails.

Topics: Technology

Generally (but not exclusively), it's good news. Changes to employment tribunal rules, and what they mean for you.