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The Role of Human Resources in Risk Management
Change is a constant factor in the modern business world, and with it comes the potential for risks. In an organisation, risk management is no longer the preserve of risk managers and is increasingly becoming a part of HR’s role. Human resources (HR) professionals and...

Small Business Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been sweeping the UK for more than a year to date. With new strains appearing, even with a vaccine it could be quite some time before many of the measures that have been put in place to slow the tide will be lifted. Even when restrictions...

Estate Planning: Advice on Tax and Trusts
Careful estate planning can help not only to ensure that assets are divided in the way the benefactor wished, following their death. It also helps to reduce the chances of family strife, which can occur in cases of disputes over inheritance. There are many complex,...

Introducing Dispute Resolution for Business
Contractual disputes that arise within a business scenario can have far-reaching consequences. Beyond the facts contained within the contract, disputes over terms can result in long-standing business relationships dissolving, impacting the running of both entities. ...

A Brief Guide to E-Commerce Laws
Starting an e-commerce business is about more than having an idea and sourcing products, raw materials or manufacturing operations. E-commerce business owners need to be familiar with the laws and legislations that govern their business, which may vary depending on...

Business Planning During the COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19, or coronavirus, is affecting the majority of the world in early 2020. Entire countries are in lockdown or quarantine, which means thousands upon thousands of businesses are temporarily closed. Those businesses that are still operating are doing so under...

All About English Heritage
English Heritage is a charity organisation that is in charge of managing more than 400 historic buildings, places and monuments, with the purpose of telling England's story to over ten million people who visit these sites annually. The charity protects a collection of...

Chess: An Ever-Popular Game of Strategy
The game of chess is as well-known as it is iconic. From New York City parks to online tournaments, players can be found all over the world sitting down to match their wits over an eight-by-eight square board. Though the origins of chess are ancient, having been...

The Wine Tasting Process
People who are starting to learn about wine can find it quite complicated in the beginning. From the various types of grapes to the different regions that they're grown, the information can be overwhelming. Luckily, in-depth knowledge comes with time and shouldn’t...

Moving from Start-Up to Established Firm
Launching a start-up is an exciting prospect for any entrepreneur, one that will have them working to ensure the venture gets going in the right direction. Once the start-up manages to navigate the initial challenging phase of getting off the ground, it's not long...