Business Advisory

By Andrew Dawson-Gerrard, founder and managing partner at Firstcomm Recruitment Ltd. Most SMEs don’t have highly developed HR functions. Yet without recruiting and retaining the right talent, businesses cannot grow successfully. With more than 20 years of industry experience and as an owner of a boutique recruitment

Author is Danny Evans, client manager at Champion Accountants A healthy body demands routine checks and examinations. And awful healthy food like broccoli. But we don’t have to talk about that. A healthy, thriving business needs the occasional check-up as well. No matter what stage your business

Starting a business is tough, even with the best idea it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll succeed. With so many factors to consider and 55 per cent of start-ups failing in the first five years, it never hurts to remind yourself of the basics. Testing the lightbulb

Having positive relationships with clients, customers and especially staff is the secret to success of any business. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible for an organisation to go through its life cycle without incurring any workplace differences or disputes. From time to time conflicts arise and whilst those may

Cyber security has been at the top of the boardroom agenda for a while. As a result, many businesses have efficiently installed the latest email security and anti-virus software to keep cyber criminals at a bay. However, despite increased efforts, in the last year UK businesses reported

A growing digital divide is holding businesses back, according to new research from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Just over half (55 per cent) of firms openly adopt and evolve through the use of digital technology, whilst the remaining 45 per cent fall behind. Despite the