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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

30 Oct 2025

Expert advisory panel to provide industry insight on R&D tax relief

HMRC recently appointed six independent industry specialists to a new Research and Development (R&D) Expert Advisory Panel.

29 Oct 2025

Small business owners 'fear consequences of Budget announcements'

Research carried out by Novuna Business Finance has suggested that eight in ten small firms are worried about the impact of the upcoming Autumn Budget announcements.

28 Oct 2025

Budget should tackle hiring issues, says BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use the Autumn Budget to combat 'persistent' hiring problems.

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