Knowledge

With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, and what skills should they have?

When you decide to have a baby, you'll be entitled to some working-benefits, depending on the type of work you do. We take a look at maternity leave and pay

Some dismissals can be fair if the employer follows their disciplinary procedures correctly, but some dismissals are automatically unfair.

Making the decision to hire employees is a big one for any small business, so it's good to weigh up the costs, so you're aware of how much you're looking at

Discover how a press release is set out, and what information the recipient is expecting to get out of it. Copy and edit our free press release template!

Most business owners will have their domestic business travel sussed, but international business travel has a few quirks you need to know about.

Understanding and managing your cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Here are some helpful tips, plus a handy Cash Flow Forecaster.

Social media is increasingly being used by companies as well to share information and network with colleagues, the public- and this can also cause problems.

Thinking about closing your limited company? This article will explain the two main options - informal strike of or members' voluntary liquidation.

Find out what's actually on a Limited Company Statement of Financial Position (formerly referred to as a Balance Sheet), and why you might need one.

We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay, unauthorised deductions', payslips and overtime to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.

What are your options when you are working as a contractor? We take a look at the pro's and con's of both agency work and finding clients directly.