General

This section contains useful information on a range of business topics.

Protect your business against economic downturns.

Plan now to protect yourself, your family and your business if the unthinkable happens.

Tips for more effective business meetings.

Using energy efficiently could significantly reduce your running costs.

Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.

Checklist for what to consider when leasing.

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

Your business should have a strategy for dealing with disaster.

Relocating your business requires careful planning.

Corporate giving can make a substantial contribution to your profitability.

Suspecting an employee of fraud can put you in a difficult position.

Ideas to help make your business trips more successful.

The do’s and don’ts of home working.

29 Apr 2026

Business rates system 'major brake on investment and growth'

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that the UK's business rates system poses a 'major barrier' to UK growth and competitiveness.