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On 23rd September 2022, the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed the government’s plan to dramatically decrease inflation and the “biggest package in generations” of tax cuts designed to kickstart growth. Coined as the “mini-budget” for 2022, this plan outlined economic growth as their main priority and will have an impact on small business owners especially. Read […]

Employers across the UK have noticed a spike in a new trend named ‘quiet quitting’ since the start of 2022 but, despite its name, it has nothing to do with quitting. So, what is it? If you’re a frequent scroller on social media you’ll most likely be aware of this phenomenon which sees employees no […]

Starting in June 2022, the UK has launched a trial 4-day working week where thousands of people are taking part. Since the pandemic, flexible working has been implemented across the majority of businesses, and this shift could move even further forward to executing a 4-day working week. As the world’s biggest trial of a 4-day […]

Take your pick of any of the most successful businesspeople in the world and you discover something interesting: they all read business books. Lots of them. But why? Yes, knowledge matters. But more importantly, books get you thinking in the right way. They change how your brain approaches business issues, making you wiser and more […]

A recent report shows that the UK hire rate has slowed considerably compared to the rate immediately after the pandemic. Whilst the government initially predicted higher unemployment rates, it appeared to be the opposite case as we left multiple lockdowns. However, 18 months after the last lockdown, inflation is increasing at a rate we haven’t […]

In the last few months, the rising energy prices have dominated the news and have caused panic across every household in the UK. Referred to as a global energy crisis, there are a number of reasons behind these escalating costs including lower renewable energy generation, low gas reserves, and damage to a major electricity import. […]

Getting new employee onboarding right is challenging. You need to figure out how to make them feel settled and prepare them for the tasks ahead. Therefore, developing a training plan for recruits is essential. Showing them the ropes improves their productivity faster and helps to avoid costly mistakes. Training A New Employee Checklist Every hiring […]

Brands with high levels of customer satisfaction invariably perform better in the long run. Did you know that 89 percent of customers are more likely to buy from you again after a positive customer service experience? Traditionally, companies measure customer satisfaction with surveys. After all, what better way to find out what your audience thinks […]

If you’re considering whether you should join a Chamber of Commerce, it might be useful to find out how they support businesses and what you can expect if you do join. No matter whether your small-sized or corporate company, you will receive the same level of support and the same opportunities. Business Support from Chamber […]