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General

A range of useful information on general business topics.

This section contains useful information on a range of business topics.

Helping the environment - and your business

Using energy efficiently could significantly reduce your running costs.

Leasing equipment

Checklist for what to consider when leasing.

Relocating your business

Relocating your business requires careful planning.

7 ways to protect your business against a downturn

Protect your business against economic downturns.

Use corporate giving to improve your bottom line

Corporate giving can make a substantial contribution to your profitability.

Identifying and preventing fraud

Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.

Most common fraud risk factors

Eleven of the most common fraud risk factors for your business.

When you suspect employee fraud...

Suspecting an employee of fraud can put you in a difficult position.

Work and travel

Ideas to help make your business trips more successful.

Working from home

The do’s and don’ts of home working.

Protecting against disaster

Your business should have a strategy for dealing with disaster.

Could your business survive without you?

Plan now to protect yourself, your family and your business if the unthinkable happens.

Getting more from your business meetings

Tips for more effective business meetings.

Latest News

14 May 2026

Economy grew by 0.6% in first quarter of the year

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

13 May 2026

'Disproportionate tax burden' closing two pubs a day

A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of 2026, an equivalent of almost two a day, according to figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

12 May 2026

Government must fix 'broken business rates'

The government must take the chance to fix the UK's broken business rates system, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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