In the last few weeks and months, a steady wave of business leaders has written to the government calling on them to scrap the inflation-linked increase in Business Rates expected. With the 2023 autumn budget right around the corner (22nd November), this only becomes more relevant for commercial property owners and tenants. Molly Jackson-Holm, from RVA Surveyors, provides some insight. Anthony Hughes, Managing Director at RVA Surveyors, expressed his concerns for the upcoming autumn budget. “This is something everyone in the rating industry has been following for a while,” Hughes said, “It could quite easily spell disaster for many. Spending…
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Sick building syndrome is an elusive health condition – we have a limited understanding of it, other than its core symptoms and that it’s most commonly developed by poor office environments. Workspaces that are dirty, unorganised, lacking in natural light and using outdated equipment can cause employees to feel intense symptoms of sickness, including nausea, headaches, eye strain, dry skin and others that have now been officially recognised by the NHS as a result of a poor working environment. But with hybrid working becoming more common, what does sick building syndrome mean for home workers? How can we craft our…
Women Around the World Recognised at Event in New York Community Interest Company, Cherishers, has been named the winner of a Bronze and Silver Stevie® Award in the “Achievement in equal pay and nonprofit organisation of the year for 10 employees plus” category in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honour the worldwide achievements of female executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run. The award is widely acclaimed as the foremost business award worldwide. Dubbed the “Stevie,” derived from the Greek word for “crowned,” these awards were presented to…
Deloitte has announced, Friday 17 November 2023, the winners of the 2023 UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK, based on average revenue growth over a four-year period, and are sponsored by Multiverse, Oracle NetSuite, BGF and HSBC Innovation Banking. The 2023 Fast 50 winners have a collective average four-year growth rate of 5,473%, total revenues of £801 million in 2022/23, and employ almost 15,000 people in the UK. Allica Bank named overall winner Fintech company Allica Bank is the overall winner of the 2023 UK Technology Fast 50…
Founded in 2018 in Greater Manchester by Managing Director Paul James and Technical Director Paul Bate, Red Rock Communications has become a beacon of inspiration in the telecommunications industry. As the company celebrates its 5th anniversary, it reflects on its significant growth, both in team size and client base, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking seamless connectivity solutions. Our journey: Red Rock boasts a fully-fledged workforce spanning sales, support, marketing, finance, and operations. Over theyears, the company has played a pivotal role in keeping businesses like COP UK, Williams BMW, Brook Sexual Health, Tameside College, Harvey’s,…
On average, 36 shops close their doors across British high streets every week. However, many small business owners still bet on traditional retail, with an 18 per cent rise in pop-up shop openings in the past year. These outlets are often deemed high street saviours, but they come with technology challenges. Here, Kristian Torode, director and co-founder of small business broadband provider Crystaline, explores the best connectivity options for short-term retail sites. The impact of increasing rents, changing shopping habits and pandemic lockdowns means many traditional retailers are shutting up shop for good. This year has already seen the permanent…
Julie Taylor, Partner from Fenton Elliott Solicitors, set up this new business book club in September 2023 to explore her growing interest in business management topics with local professionals. Working in employment law, she regularly experiences how individual personalities can have a huge impact on how disputes in the workplace both originate and find resolution, dealing with the employment tribunal claims where these escalate. With a long-standing passion for all sorts of literature, she found that many of the books on her reading list explored topics that could help managers lead and get the best from their employees or provide…
Teneo, are normally involved in providing IT solutions, but on the 9th of November they were celebrated for their work in helping provide education for children in rural Madagascar; winning the ‘Best ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Project of the Year Award’, in their category, at the CRN Channel Awards, ‘the most prestigious awards in the UK IT channel’. The award was aimed at celebrating the achievements of IT companies that are making the world a better place, through ESG projects carried out during the past year. Facing stiff competition from six strong finalists, Teneo won the highly coveted award…
If you’ve recently made the decision to go freelance, you may be wondering where to begin with getting yourself set up for this exciting new chapter in your career. To help aspiring freelancers cut down on what can seem like an overwhelming to-do list, Rose Buckler, Head of Business Banking Operations at Starling Bank, shares her tips on the key priorities to think about when getting started. Decide between setting up as a sole trader or limited company When going freelance, one of the first decisions to make is whether to operate as a sole trader or a limited company.…
Managers and directors are facing unique challenges post-pandemic, with a rise in the need for flexibility, employee well-being and resilience. Being adaptable and open to change is a necessity for all organisations but it can be particularly difficult for those managing staff in SMEs. With smaller teams, staff dynamics are often more pronounced, and changes can be met with uncertainty and affect morale. Sophia Zand, Senior Associate in the employment team at Wilsons Solicitors has put together a ‘top tips’ style piece for our readers, detailing the best ways to manage smaller teams – especially when implementing changes to policy. Generally,…