We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. We will be forever thankful for Her Majesty's Service, and have so much gratitude and respect for the commitment that the Queen has given to our country...
David Lester
How to tell which payroll software is best for your small company
Payroll is essential for every small business with staff. And it has to be right—not paying your people properly is the fastest way to an unhappy team, which all business owners and managers will want to avoid! But with so many options on the market, it is really...
Should your small business be outsourcing payroll?
You’ll already know that as soon as you start to employ people, you need to organise payroll, and you need to do it well. Not only are there serious penalties for failing to inform HMRC about what you are paying your people, but you’ll have a number of unhappy staff...
Staff handbook or employee handbook: what is it and why is it important?
What is a staff handbook? A staff handbook, also known as an employee handbook or employee manual, is a collection of documents and policies outlining everything employees need to know about working at that company. As a small business owner, you’re required by law to...
The second Coronavirus lockdown: What we’re doing to help
On Saturday the 31st of October the Government announced a second lockdown for England starting from Thursday 5th of November which means working from home and business closures. To help with this the furlough scheme has been extended until December with the hopes of...
A match made in HR heaven
We are proud to announce we are a recommended HR app by Xero! For those of you who don’t know Xero is a SaaS (Software as a Service) accountancy platform, that has taken the accountancy world by storm ever since it was developed in a tiny New Zealand apartment back in...
On your side
The Coronavirus pandemic means we are living through extraordinary times, with immense challenges for businesses to get to grips with at breakneck speed. Having endured strict lockdown, we all now face incredibly complex decisions as to how best to lift the lockdown...