Diary of a Sharemark float: share incentives
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.
Capital allowances: HMRC?s big gift to small companies
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.
Twitter chat: Online risks for SMEs
Real Business and Symantec are set to host an interactive Twitter chat addressing online risks for SMEs. Find out why your business must act now.
SMEs revolt against Diamond Jubilee bank holiday
Nearly two-thirds of small businesses are refusing to give staff an extra day’s holiday to honour the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on June 5.
Chris Grayling’s “hire a hoodie” comments are misguided
The Employment Minister’s comments that bosses should “hire a hoodie” and turn “surly men into motived young employees” miss the point. Preparing kids for the workplace must start at school.