Blog

•  Do you know your responsibilities under TUPE?
  John Booth of Canter Levin & Berg Solicitors writes about the responsibilities of employers around TUPE and the pitfalls to avoid.
  Posted by Craig Holland
  28May | 0 Comments
•  Is your business making the most of social media?
  With no direct financial cost to using social media, it is surprising that more businesses are not making more use of it as a marketing tool.
  Posted by Craig Holland
  5April | 0 Comments
•  Business is Good for Britain but is the Budget Good For Business?
  George Osborne’s Budget was never going to satisfy everyone, but...
  Posted by Sue Waller
  23March | 0 Comments
•  Why Business is Good for Britain and St Helens
  A new campaign by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is getting people talking about business and why it is ‘Good for Britain’.
  Posted by Sue Waller
  9March | 0 Comments
•  Business Rates – A Financial Time Bomb for Business?
  September’s high retail price inflation (RPI) figures could see hikes in business rates bills from April 2012
  Posted by Sue Waller
  17November | 0 Comments
•  Is government really tackling the red tape burden?
  Earlier this week the government claimed to have made “real progress” in cutting the reams of red tape that hinder businesses,
  Posted by Sue Waller
  29September | 0 Comments
•  What are QR codes and how can they help your business?
  QR or Quick response codes and other two dimensional codes are expected to be in wide-spread use this year, but do you know what they are or how your business could be taking advantage of them?
  Posted by John Mathias
  12May | 0 Comments
• Employment Growth – A rule too far?
  The Government claims business growth is top of its agenda, yet UK businesses will be hit with huge costs once a raft of new regulations come into force
  Posted by Sue Waller 16February | 0 Comments
•  Why 2011 must be a Year for Growth
  In the face of public sector cuts, continued global uncertainty, and rising inflation, ensuring the health of UK businesses is critical to economic recovery.
  Posted by Carly Roper
  13January | 0 Comments
•  The Equality Act 2010 - What does it mean for employers?
  The new Equality Act, which came into force on October 1st could have a net cost to British business of £189.2 million
  Posted by Carly Roper
  7October | 0 Comments
• Young Leadership Challenge 2010, Nicaragua
  Follow the progress of 24 young people from St Helens as they take on the challenge of a lifetime
  Posted by Carly Roper 16August | 0 Comments
• “The Big Society”
  David Cameron launched the Big Society policy in Liverpool recently. Will this affect your business? Will it help the economy?
  Posted by Sara Williams 2August | 0 Comments
• Webinars – Fab or Fad?
  Are webinars here to stay or just yet another marketing fad?
  Posted by barrie kelly 12July | 0 Comments
• Emergency Budget - Good for Business?
  George Osbourne’s first Budget could be a defining moment in Britain's economic history. If successful, the Chancellor’s plan could put the UK on the path toward a sustainable recovery.
  Posted by Sue Waller 23June | 0 Comments
• The Emergency Budget: What does it mean for business?
  New Chancellor George Osborne this week announced that an emergency budget will be delivered on the 22nd June. What are your expectations from the new government and what do you make of what you’ve heard so far?
  Posted by Carly Roper 20May | 0 Comments
• The Case is Clear - No Tax on Jobs
  The latest unemployment figures are good news, but they continue to hide worrying trends.
  Posted by Sue Waller 19March | 0 Comments
• Calling all female entrepreneurs!
  There is much debate around equality for women in the workplace, but there is one way that women can be guaranteed to get equal pay and make it to the top rungs that is often overlooked: self employment.
  Posted by Caroline Jones 10February | 2 Comments
• Will new rights for fathers have an adverse impact on small businesses?
  New rights for fathers were announced last week by the government, allowing fathers to take up to six month’s paternity leave but how will this impact on small business?
  Posted by Vivien Rodger 1February | 0 Comments