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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.

7 ways to protect your business against a downturn

Protect your business against economic downturns.

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.

Helping the environment - and your business

Using energy efficiently could significantly reduce your running costs.

Identifying and preventing fraud

Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.

Leasing equipment

Checklist for what to consider when leasing.

Most common fraud risk factors

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

Protecting against disaster

Your business should have a strategy for dealing with disaster.

Relocating your business

Relocating your business requires careful planning.

Use corporate giving to improve your bottom line

Corporate giving can make a substantial contribution to your profitability.

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.

Latest News

14 Apr 2026

New employment law creating recruitment challenge

Almost three-quarters of firms say they experienced hiring difficulties in the first quarter of this year, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

13 Apr 2026

Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway

There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.