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

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

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?

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

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?

Labour party manifesto reveal Can the Labour manifesto deliver for UK business?

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

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three colleagues having a meeting How to conduct pay reviews at your small business

A complete guide to creating salary bands in the UK

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?”

Person counting coins into piles How to Answer “What are your Salary Expectations?”

Startup salaries: what pay to expect at a new business

Employees chatting in a shared office space Startup salaries: what pay to expect at a new business
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