Business Guidance – Start Up Loans Company

What are labour costs and how do you calculate them?

Start-up businesses that understand their labour costs may be better able to control costs opens in new window, forecast future financial...

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Older entrepreneurs – the advantage of starting a business over 50

With years of experience and expertise, greater personal flexibility, and a unique perspective that may come predominantly with age, starting a...

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How to hire staff for your business

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There comes a point for many business owners when they can’t manage to do everything themselves and they need to employ staff. Taking on...

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How to know when your business needs to hire staff

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As your business grows, it’s likely you’ll need to to help. Hiring staff too soon can be a financial strain but hiring too late can mean...

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A start-up owner’s guide to internships

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With a smaller team and tight budgets, finding enough hands to work on essential tasks can be challenging. This is where internships can prove...

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A start-up owner’s guide to apprenticeships

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Hiring staff is often crucial to launching or scaling a new business. However, recent British Chamber of Commerce opens in new window figures...

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Free resources to help employee wellbeing

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Employee wellbeing can be an essential factor in creating a positive work environment. A survey by CIPD opens in new window found that 27% of...

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How to overcome recruitment challenges

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Finding the right staff for your start-up isn’t always the easiest of tasks. In recent years recruitment has become an acute challenge for...

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How to pay employees fairly

The UK Government named and shamed over 200 employers opens in new window in 2021 that failed to pay the minimum wage to staff, leaving £1.2...

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How small businesses can be more inclusive

Successful marketing builds a connection between a small business and its target customer base. An important aspect is ensuring marketing is as...

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Breaking down barriers – benefits of diversity and inclusivity for start-ups

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Hiring staff can be a learning process for new business owners especially if you’re starting up without previous recruitment experience. A...

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How to care for your mental wellbeing and avoid burnout

Starting a business can be a pressured time, so it makes sense to take steps to protect your mental wellbeing. Trying to get your idea off the...

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Hiring for equality, diversity and inclusion as a start-up

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Hiring new employees can be an exciting step in the growth of your start-up business. Recruiting for a diverse and inclusive workplace can bring...

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How to upskill your workforce without breaking the bank

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Want to train up your staff but unsure where to start? We’ve identified five ways you can upskill your employees while keeping an eye on your...

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Lower-cost alternatives to hiring permanent employees

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When first starting a business, you may be working on your own. With start-ups often squeezed with small budgets, expanding from a solo operation...

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PAYE Tax – a guide for small businesses

With the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, employers deduct tax and national insurance (NICs) from their employees’ earnings including statutory...

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Employment laws in the UK every business should know

Employment law exists to protect employees’ health, safety and rights – and it can also safeguard your business. Having rights and...

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Different ways to pay staff

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Deciding how much to pay staff and the best way of paying their salary is one of the first decisions a small business owner must make when hiring...

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How to find a business partner

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Starting a business solo can be daunting. In the early days you’ll be wearing lots of different hats – from marketing and sales to...

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Best ways to enhance employee wellbeing

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We spend a vast proportion of our waking hours at work. The average worker will clock up the equivalent of 10.3 continuous years working during...

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Benefits for employees

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Happy staff with access to employee benefits and perks can reduce workplace stress and boost employee morale. The result: increased productivity,...

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