The Ex-Forces in Business Awards touches down in Scotland
The Scottish Ex-forces in Business Awards shines a light on veterans in second careers in the private sector, showcasing their applicable skill-sets.
FINALLY: Scottish veterans in the business world get recognition
The British Ex-forces in Business Awards, the standout ceremony that commemorates veterans entering the business world, comes to Scotland on 3 December. Here’s what you need to know including who the finalists are.
Late payments are getting worse ? let’s address it now
The saying goes that there are only two certainties in life; death and taxes. But for SMEs, there is sadly one other unavoidable issue, and that?s the nightmare of late payment.
Cybersecurity: Why are the solutions not good enough?
The frequency and cost of reported cyber attacks on SMEs are growing, how can they better protect themselves?
Making Tax Digital: Why it could transform your finance department for the better
Like it or not, tax processes are about to go completely digital. My view is that concerns surrounding this transition come from fear of the unknown rather than anything else. SMEs should embrace this digital transition, as it could revolutionise the way they tackle their finances ? and for the better. I break down the perks of taking tax digital.
This is a man’s world? New gender report could unlock ?250bn for the UK economy
International Women’s Day has been and gone. But the UK still lags behind other world leading economies when it comes to the number of female entrepreneurs doing business. A new treasury led report proposes ways to change that, including the fact that doing so could release billions of pounds back into the UK economy.
Yes, we’re still talking about GDPR. Here’s how businesses can remain compliant in 2019 and beyond
There is no quick fix available to become GDPR compliant. Big businesses continue to be hit with massive fines as we speak. So employers large and small must continue to invest in ways to remain ‘data ethical’ in 2019 and beyond. Using my experience in data intelligence, I suggest five key areas businesses should be looking at to achieve GDPR compliance.
Is your business on the angel investor wishlist this year?
Is your business pitch falling on deaf ears? Well, new findings from The UK Angel Investment Network can explain why. They reveal the ten sectors angels are most interested in this year, as well as the areas which are receiving too many pitches. Read on to find out where your business falls.
Changing landscapes: The UK’s top billionaires are self-made
The UK’s billionaire economy is becoming increasingly defined by those who are self-made. Whilst our island’s rich list was once dominated by legacy families and even aristocracy, entrepreneurs from humble beginnings are now gaining self-made ‘billion bucks’ status. Let’s catch up with some of Britain’s most iconic self-starters…
UK entrepreneurs: The highest tax payers revealed
Who are the UK’s biggest taxpayers? How much did they contribute to the economy last year? Among the top-tier payers are EasyJet’s Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, and James Dyson (despite the fact he’s planning on moving his HQ to Singapore).
Wage growth shows resilience of the UK labour economy despite Brexit stress
UK wages have finally risen out of their ten-year slump, say experts from The Office For National Statistics. This is despite the oscillation of the pound and the stagnation of other sectors that have come from Brexit uncertainties.
Do you have to be a militant vegan to lead a cruelty-free business?
We’re in the midst of a vegan revolution in business, and it’s not only about food choices, nor aggressive activism. These three founders are changing the way we see vegan businesses. They can be commercially savvy, and ideologically realistic as well as passionate about a cruelty-free economy.