In the last few days it has come to light that this winter we can expect a 10.4% rise in heating bills from British Gas and other home energy suppliers in the UK. This might seem slightly confusing considering the cost of petrol has just seen its sharpest decline since […]

In recent years, there haven’t been many lines of business which have continuously soared skyward in their growth and profitability, but one that stands out from the rest is online advertising. Whilst advertising as a whole has managed to withstand the temperament of the economic crisis, online advertising especially has […]

In a survey of 3,000 American businesses, 88% reported some form of fraud. From this statistic, we can easily ascertain that corporate fraud is a serious problem. Smaller businesses are an easier target, as their largely informal set-up can lead to grievous oversight. Unfortunately, the vast majority of fraudulent crimes […]

In lieu of the vicious cuts to the welfare system, Britain is increasingly watching their working class slide further into poverty. Meanwhile, politicians continue to preach the false dogma of the ‘feckless poor’ and weave a tale of the goodies (strivers) versus the baddies (skivers). As if any social problem […]

Being small has its own advantages. Especially when economic times are tough – small business are more malleable and likely to adapt, if they’re smart about it. But perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads now and you want to expand. It’s often hard to get noticed, when you’re a small player. […]

When an employer dismisses and employee, there must be a valid reason. You must also be given the notice period (which you’ll find specified within your contract) or the statutory minimum notice period (whichever is longer). However, you can be dismissed immediately in some situations; for example, gross misconduct. You […]

My type of ‘business’ is sadly neglected in the wider sense of what is perceived to be business. Yet myself and a lot of other actors put in countless hours online, meeting people, shaking hands, impressing, giving ‘presentations’ etc. And get overlooked. It’s somewhat a harsh business; no one on […]

Settle down there at the back. No sniggering. Yes, it’s THAT time of year again when our political parties get together for their conferences. First up among the three main parties are the Liberal Democrats – or, as many people refer to them these days, ‘the FibDems’.  You remember why they got […]