Running a small business isn’t easy. At times, it can feel like walking a tight rope whilst spinning plates. There are risks everywhere. But managing risk is a little like eating an elephant, you simply have to do it one…
COVID-19 has really done a number on 2020. It’s cancelled our holidays. It’s isolated us from our families. But while not being able to go into the office might initially have seemed like a blessing, its disguise was revealed with…
Over the past few weeks, many of us have felt our optimism waiver with the announcement of new lockdown measures. Home by 10pm, no groups of more than 6 and stricter facemask rules have thrust us back into pre-summer 2020,…
Ten top tips to help you connect with your people and get them excited about being part of your business. Employee engagement is all about building a team who love coming to work and feel motivated to give your business…
Planning benefits is easy when you know how, and we do. Here’s some guidance on how to put together the perfect package for your business. Ambitious businesses typically look to engage, protect and reward their people. First think about your…
Unless you live under a heavily fortified rock, you have likely heard by now of the damage caused by prolonged periods of stress. Seeing as everybody experiences stress (if you don’t, please let me in on your secrets!), it is…
In a word, yes. Let’s face it, all businesses need a measurable return and staff who love their employers, are much more productive. If the answer is no, why would we bother to spend money on employee benefits? A little…
It’s worth knowing the benefits that you can provide to your employees. They help plan for old age and unexpected events (like becoming ill or injured), and can save a bit of money on day-to-day expenses too. Not everyone needs…
On becoming a parent, it soon becomes clear that looking after your children means more than just changing their nappies. The threat of losing your income suddenly seems even scarier when you realise how expensive children can get! If you…
