Longevity and sustainability for a new business are difficult to master. Contrary to popular belief, 30% of new SMEs fail within the first two years, according to the Small Business Association (SBA). The SBA goes on to state that 50% of businesses fail in the first 5 years, 66% in the first 10 years, and
Landlords have already seen the effects of a reduction on the tax reliefs they can claim, and more big changes are planned to happen over 2019. Yet, with Brexit still in negotiations and the future of the country still in a state of flux, nothing is certain. We take a look at what could happen
Leading businesses in the food industry have recently predicted what food and drink trends to expect in 2019, based on their market research, sales figures and more. We take a look at what is set to prosper in the next year. Savoury ice cream New ice cream flavours are predicted to catch on in 2019,
For most of us, insurance is a necessary facet of everyday life – as well as forming a large portion of the economic world we live in. The UK insurance market is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world, and according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) it employs around
A record number of new businesses opened last year so if you’re looking to stand out from the crowd, you’ll need to a make strong first impression. A witty or quirky business name is usually much more memorable, which, in turn, can impact customer perception, add recommendations and give you increased exposure on social media.
People go to bars for all types of reasons. It could be astounding drinks they’re after or a world-class food menu. Perhaps it’s the music or the atmosphere, or it could be a haunt for the famous. Whatever you’re after, here are some top tips for getting it right to ensure your bar is a
As climate change brings unpredictable weather patterns and extremes, it has never been so important for businesses to have an adverse weather policy. Organisations must balance the need for business continuity against the requirement to avoid unnecessary risk. Without an adverse weather policy, employees may be uncertain about the rules that apply during harsh weather
Is Christmas really Christmas without the classic films that seem to have been with us forever? There are few better feelings over the festive period than cosying up with snacks in front of our favourite movie. For the characters involved, though, it’s stressful, humiliating and often painful. Without further ado, we take a look at
2,692 shops closed down on Britain’s high streets between January and June this year with more stores expected to continually disappear. The PwC report shows that store closures outweigh new openings by over 1,100. By 2030, it’s predicted more than 100,000 more stores will close as e-commerce continues to thrive. Not surprisingly, fashion shops and
When we need an answer to a burning question, it’s common for many of us turn to Google. But when it comes to employment law, the public has been asking the search engine some worrying questions about exactly what powers bosses do and don’t have over their employees. Here are some of the questions, and
