Due to the ever-growing demand in new and innovative technology and the seemingly endless surge of digital progression, there is never time to rest on your laurels when it comes to cybersecurity. As a business, to avoid becoming victim to cybercrime, you need to build your walls of defence in all areas, including cybersecurity, training
In THP’s fifth Flavour & Trend Forecast for 2020, they have made some predictions for the following years’ food and drink trends. BotanicalsPrepare for Instagram-worthy delights in the coming years as edible flowers and wild botanicals will be in full bloom for 2020. Not only will they be used as a garnish in drink, but you will likely see
Whether you’re simply looking for opportunities to sell or you have been approached by an investor, we take a look at what you should think about before selling a start-up business. What’s the end game? Think about your goals for the business and what you set out to achieve. Try not to look at just
While the New Year is certainly a time to reflect on organisational success and celebrate your company’s achievements from the past 12 months, it’s also a time to reassess your business risks and prepare for the year ahead. After all, with a debuting decade comes new and emerging risks. Whether it be updated regulations, evolving
Mark and Sally both want to make a go of running small businesses in their local town. Mark wants to open a local antique store, while Sally has her sights set on opening a small boutique on the bustling riverside. Both budding entrepreneurs grew up in the same town, so they know that there’s a
Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance (D&O) protects a businesses’ senior staff against a number of insured wrongful acts. In the past, this has been a reliable means of protection for many business directors. However, the landscape of D&O cover is now changing. We take a look at why and what this could mean for your business.
As a country, the UK does get a lot of stick for seemingly coming to a standstill in any kind of cold weather that coasts close to the extreme, and snow is the perfect example. In other countries where six feet of the white stuff is a given at some point during the winter, over
During the Christmas season, many small businesses are at their most vulnerable. There’s not always enough staff present to sufficiently undertake all the tasks that need completing – which is why some things fall by the wayside. To protect your business this holiday season, it’s worth preparing your defences in advance. We take a look
Whether you’re an SME or a global conglomerate, by law you are responsible for your workers’ health and safety and are required to display the employers’ liability certificate for your insurance policy. If an employee tripped over a stray cable in the office and hurt their back or a construction worker employed by your company
When you need more manpower but don’t have the office space to accommodate extra staff members, hiring remote workers could be the way to go. Completing their work from home or another location, they could be short-term freelancers or hired on a permanent basis. But many business owners are still unconvinced by the idea of
