Government Strives To Squash Cyber Security Misconceptions
Small and medium-sized companies are still not fully aware of all the implications arising from a cyber attack – a lack of understanding that is putting a third of their…
Slow progress?
It’s almost the end of February, and now only a few weeks from the commencement date of two major government initiatives (both of which are hugely important to both employers and employees). …
Another growing blip on the pensions radar…
As I have mentioned before, there is an awful lot going on in the pensions arena at the moment. Indeed the radar for the next couple of years is jam-packed with…
The largest act of cybercrime ever uncovered
A number of British banks are thought to be reeling from a string of cyber-attacks by a gang of Russian-based hackers, the cost of which is believed to be tens…
SMEs Wary Of Rise In Interest Rates
The possibility of interest rates rising remains a concern for more than two thirds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, according to the Lloyds Bank Business in…
Three questions for employers…
The Family and Childcare Trust’s annual survey has been widely reported in the media this morning, and the two headline figures were these: The average cost of a nursery place for…
MPs back in-car smoking ban
MP’s have voted with the majority saying ‘aye’ to a ban on in-car smoking when carrying anyone under the age of 18. Whilst the debate triggered conflict between individual freedom…
Stop the scams!
Our first blog post of 2015 (New year, new danger) highlighted that the new Pension Freedom’s that come fully on line on the 6th April also represent a very attractive opportunity…
Show your business some love
Have you considered how you would cope financially if a key employee in your business fell ill, or died unexpectedly? Business owners recognise the need for protecting their business premises,…
Love thy neighbour
In our final love themed instalment, we’re addressing the love of your fellow man, and more specifically your ‘local’ man, and woman! If there’s one thing about smaller businesses that…