Running a business comes with a myriad of responsibilities, and ensuring the safety of your employees should be at the top of your list.
Most businesses have exposure to cyber risk. Almost every modern business relies on computer networks for day-to-day operations, and this means that most firms are exposed to cyber risk. A cyber-attack is any attempt to steal data, damage or disrupt a computer system.
Generally, where an employee works at home as an objective requirement of the job, then HMRC will usually accept that the employee is entitled to tax relief for the expenses of travelling from their home to another workplace, such as the office, when this is in performance of the duties of their job.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), via their Working Minds campaign, has declared April Stress Awareness Month.Work-related stress is an important consideration for businesses since all employers have a legal duty to prevent work related stress to support good mental health in the workplace.
When in business, it’s not uncommon to be approached by another business with a view to you buying the business or entering a partnership deal. It might be a competitor that approaches you, or it could be a customer or supplier.Alternatively, you might identify a business that you would like to acquire as part of your own growth plans.What things should you consider before entering a deal to buy another business? In this article we will look at some of the key considerations.