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Our toastie maker became one of 2023's most viral products

June 22, 2024 | 4 min read
Mike Harper holding a CRIMPiT toasted sandwich maker Our toastie maker became one of 2023's most viral products

How to set up and manage a tronc scheme in 2024

June 27, 2024 | 6 min read
Tip jar containing cash How to set up and manage a tronc scheme in 2024

New UK Tipping Act laws: what’s changing in October 2024?

June 27, 2024 | 6 min read
Customer paying by card at a cafe New UK Tipping Act laws: what’s changing in October 2024?

Career “progression” is suppressing our skills – people should be honing their craft

June 14, 2024 | 3 min read
Two pencils creating a shadow of a ladder against a wall Career “progression” is suppressing our skills – people should be honing their craft

Can the Labour manifesto deliver for UK business?

June 20, 2024 | 3 min read
Labour party manifesto reveal Can the Labour manifesto deliver for UK business?

I’m glad I got rejected from Dragon’s Den

June 14, 2024 | 3 min read
I’m glad I got rejected from Dragon’s Den

Bonus tax rules in the UK: How to tax bonuses correctly

June 12, 2024 | 6 min read
Person using a calculator with a pile of coins next to them Bonus tax rules in the UK: How to tax bonuses correctly

WhatsApp Web: how to use WhatsApp on a desktop

June 7, 2024 | 4 min read
Person using WhatsApp on a web browser with WhatsApp on a mobile in the foreground WhatsApp Web: how to use WhatsApp on a desktop

Is WhatsApp secure? Everything a small business should know

June 7, 2024 | 4 min read
WhatsApp open on a smartphone next to a padlock Is WhatsApp secure? Everything a small business should know

Salary sacrifice schemes 2024: everything you need to know  

June 5, 2024 | 6 min read
Old fashioned scales in front of a window Salary sacrifice schemes 2024: everything you need to know  

I was 12 when I came up with my business idea – now it's a success

June 2, 2024 | 3 min read
Alex Brassill I was 12 when I came up with my business idea – now it's a success

How to pay overtime: a guide to employer obligations

June 5, 2024 | 6 min read
Employee working at a computer at sunset How to pay overtime: a guide to employer obligations

WhatsApp in the workplace: best practice and pitfalls to avoid

June 10, 2024 | 5 min read
Man sitting at a desk, looking at his smartphone and smiling WhatsApp in the workplace: best practice and pitfalls to avoid

How to use WhatsApp for Business to step up your comms

June 7, 2024 | 5 min read
Person looking at WhatsApp for Business on their smartphone How to use WhatsApp for Business to step up your comms

A complete guide to managing pay disputes

June 5, 2024 | 8 min read
Two coworkers having a meeting in a meeting room A complete guide to managing pay disputes

How to master salary benchmarking as a small business

May 28, 2024 | 5 min read
Professional doing research on a laptop and making notes How to master salary benchmarking as a small business

How to conduct pay reviews at your small business

June 12, 2024 | 6 min read
Three colleagues having a meeting How to conduct pay reviews at your small business

A complete guide to creating salary bands in the UK

May 28, 2024 | 5 min read
Person giving a cheque to their colleague A complete guide to creating salary bands in the UK

How to Answer “What are your Salary Expectations?”

May 28, 2024 | 5 min read
Person counting coins into piles How to Answer “What are your Salary Expectations?”

Startup salaries: what pay to expect at a new business

June 3, 2024 | 6 min read
Employees chatting in a shared office space Startup salaries: what pay to expect at a new business
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