In the intricate landscape of bookkeeping, where numbers dance and finances sing a delicate melody, the true heartbeat of success lies in the hands of its people.

Several changes have been made to Employment legislation from April that employers in the UK should know about. These are the main developments that may affect you.

What is culture, what do you stand for as a business person or an organisation? How do people feel when they interact with your business as a customer or an employee? Does a company’s culture attract likeminded people?

It’s impossible to ignore the seismic change in how franchise brands have taken to operating over the last few years. Thanks to the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, recessions and more, it may be easy to look on it as all doom and gloom – but what if out of these, the franchise industry could be considered stronger?

Entrepreneur and franchise consultant Rebecca Newenham talks about handling rejection and finding the positives in a difficult situation

Dorian Gonsalves advises on the importance of exploring new technology, and how awards can contribute to that all-important team spirit.

What is culture, what do you stand for as a business person or an organisation? How do people feel when they interact with your business as a customer or an employee? Does a company’s culture attract likeminded people?

As all working parents whether as an employer or employee know finding good, reliable, and affordable childcare is one of the biggest parental headaches.

Franchising is a highly successful business model, with franchises run by local owners greatly benefiting from the brand, support and training that their franchisor provides.

Stop speaking to the pain points of potential franchisees. Use positive psychology instead to help them to visualise success.

It will influence who they apply for jobs with, how long they stay in roles; how hard they work, and, to a degree, how often they are off work with a physical or mental health problem.

Nigel Toplis says there are five key steps between identifying a potential customer, and converting them into a trusted ‘business partner’.