10 September, 2015 1 min read The moment I decided to invest in payroll software Small business owner Jeremy Corner talks to Sage about the moment he invested in payroll software and how it changed his...
30 July, 2015 1 min read Zero hours contracts: Respite for SMEs? Find out how to ensure that you have the right people on the right contracts to boost productivity and staff morale in t...
22 July, 2015 2 min read How to set employee salaries in a small business You've found the best candidate possible and now need to pay them fairly. Find out how to decide how much to pay for a p...
16 July, 2015 3 min read Why bringing your dog to work can make you more productive Discover 6 reasons why bringing your dog to work can make you more productive - as if you needed a reason to bring your ...
9 June, 2015 1 min read Ten ways the cloud can improve your business What is cloud computing, and why has it created such a buzz? We look at the benefits of moving your company to the cloud.
8 June, 2015 5 min read The power of mentoring: The story of Suitcase Susie Find out how mentoring and crowdfunding helped small business owner Michelle Kent of Suitcase Susie take her company to ...
11 May, 2015 5 min read Seven steps to social media success for charities If you're a charity finding it difficult to wade the waters of social media, here are our 7 steps to lead you to social ...
14 April, 2015 3 min read Calculating staff holiday pay? Don’t get burnt! Employee holiday pay has undergone changes in recent months. Our Sage Business Expert Kevin Poulter explains the key cha...
30 March, 2015 3 min read The impact of misconduct outside of the workplace Misconduct can usually be dealt with quickly, efficiently, and with minimal fallout. Find out how to handle misconduct i...
27 March, 2015 1 min read 9 surprising truths about workplace productivity It's one thing getting yourself organised and focused, but what about everyone else? Grace Marshall has 9 top tips to he...
19 March, 2015 1 min read The VAT MOSS rule change: Does it apply to you? VAT is now based on the member state where the customer normally lives. This step by step guide helps you stay compliant...
9 March, 2015 1 min read Volunteering: The business benefits Ever thought about giving your employees paid time off to volunteer in the community? Find out about the benefits volunt...
19 February, 2015 1 min read The benefits and pitfalls of performance appraisals Our Sage Business Expert Angela Rhodes looks at why you should appraise your staff, the benefits and pitfalls and how to...
30 January, 2015 3 min read How to help create work-life balance for your team You may be working long hours to get your business off the ground or to take it to the next level, but should you expect...
28 January, 2015 1 min read How to find new export opportunities Jeremy Corner, owner of greeting card publisher, Blue Eyed Sun, and wedding stationery specialists, Ivy Ellen, looks at ...
19 December, 2014 < 1 min read The 5 golden rules of credit control Don't let credit control make you lose control. A systematic and well-planned credit control strategy is essential for a...
8 December, 2014 1 min read The best blogs for entrepreneurs Our Sage Business Experts round up the best blogs around for entrepreneurs. Take a look at the recommendations and bookm...
5 November, 2014 2 min read 6 things you need to know to take care of the holiday pay and overtime ruling Employers need to consider overtime when calculating holiday pay. Find out the facts and get some advice to help you to ...
22 October, 2014 1 min read Writing a killer business plan Unless you have a spectacular track record as an entrepreneur or an exceptionally great new business idea, you cann...
26 September, 2014 1 min read Making the most of free training opportunities You never stop learning, and as your business develops and grows your role changes with the changing demands in your bus...
17 September, 2014 1 min read How to find funding for your business Raising business finance to turn an amazing idea into reality or to invest in business growth plans can be challenging. ...
7 July, 2014 1 min read Using invoice discounting to improve cash flow Maintaining a healthy cash flow is critical to your success. Anil Stocker explains how invoice discounting can help in s...
17 June, 2014 1 min read Cash flow forecasting: How to get it right for your business Almost anyone you speak to about business will tell you that cash is the lifeblood of the operation without sufficient q...
3 June, 2014 1 min read Why cash flow is the lifeblood of your business In February I was invited to Sage's 'future of your business' event in London. With insight from guest speakers Emm...