How to protect a business break-up even after divorce
Lauren Pilcher
Sep 30 '26
Lauren Pilcher of Gardner Leader explains why married founders who delay legal planning risk losing control of their business in a divorce, and what steps they can take now to protect it
Selling your business? You might have more options than you think
Karen Holden
Sep 18 '26
Karen Holden of Allin1 Advisory explains why the best business exits start with an honest conversation about what you actually want, and why legal preparation before any deal is the single most important step a founder can take
Changes to unfair dismissal and the implications for businesses
Dr Evelyn Oginni
Sep 9 '26
Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford examines the extension of unfair dismissal rights and what businesses need to do to prepare
The employment law changes set to reshape UK businesses in 2027
Michelle O'Connor
Sep 4 '26
The Department for Business and Trade outlines six key employment law reforms for 2027 that will affect hiring, dismissal and flexible working
Time to assess new hires is shrinking to 6 months
Karen Holden
Aug 28 '26
From January 2027 the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims falls to six months, prompting SMEs to review probation and record-keeping practices
Why successful businesses sometimes need a divorce
Karen Holden
Jul 13 '26
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate
Statutory sick pay changes: are businesses keeping up?
Dr Evelyn Oginni
Jun 29 '26
The changes to statutory sick pay introduced earlier this year are still catching employers out. Dr Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford on what businesses need to know now
Risk and benefits for business in HMRC’s plans for standardised company tax returns
Christian Novak
Jun 24 '26
HMRC wants to standardise company tax returns using digital tagging. Christian Novak of ACCA explains what businesses stand to gain, and where the risks lie
Why every founder needs a mentor and how to find the right one
Karen Holden
May 14 '26
Discover how business mentorship drives founder success, the difference between a mentor and coach, where to find one, and the legal protections you need
Everyone fails: sometimes, despite what business owners and social media say
Karen Holden
Apr 22 '26
If you were brave enough to start your own enterprise, even if it stalls, you deserve to be celebrated and supported
Sexual harassment: A tougher stance, why this matters and impacts on employers
Karen Holden
Mar 3 '26
From 6 April 2026, the UK’s whistleblowing framework will be updated to include sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure for whistleblower protection.
Shadow AI: why businesses must get serious about visibility, policy, and control
Karen Holden
Jan 15 '26
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in daily workflows, from drafting emails to analysing data and automating routine tasks. But with this rapid adoption comes a growing and often overlooked risk: shadow AI