HR is one of the biggest assets for businesses, particularly for smaller-sized firms. A growing small business faces many challenges with their workforces. These include hiring, keeping staff happy, following labour laws, and managing benefits. Most SME owners have difficulty handling these issues effectively and efficiently, which can stop further growth. In this article, we […] The post 5 Workforce Strategies for Sustainable Growth  appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

Running a small business means you need your technology to work efficiently. But when your devices slow down, it disrupts your workflow, delays some of the most important tasks, and reduces productivity. Fortunately, most common tech slowdowns can be solved with a few steps. We will learn how small business owners can fix a few […] The post Troubleshooting Common Small Business Tech Slowdowns  appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

Business Overview Brief: Busy, Successful Hairdressing Salon, based in the county town of Shrewsbury. Location: Shrewsbury Established: 1989 Asking Price: £115,000    History Establishment  The business was established in September 1989 when the current owner, purchased the property and the hairdressing business. The salon had been operating at this site since the 1960s. Challenges Along the Way Qualification: Director […] The post Busy, Successful Hair Salon For Sale In Shrewsbury appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

After finding a “black hole” in the treasury’s coffers, new Prime Minister, Kier Starmer warned that the next budget would be a “painful” one.  Understandably, this has sparked concern among many as to what that may mean for them. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has ruled out any rises in National Insurance, VAT, personal […] The post Is a Capital Gains Tax Hike on the Cards? appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

Hull’s Streetlife Museum played host on Friday to several competing teams of local businesspeople frantically looking for clues among the transport exhibits. Bemused onlookers must have wondered what was happening around them, but they’d have hardly believed it was a business networking event even if you’d explained. After the huge success of a similar event […] The post Forbes Burton’s ‘Networking with a Twist’ Event Takes Over Streetlife Museum appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

We often encounter clients that need help solving cash flow problems. The unfortunate reality is that more than half of SMEs don’t survive longer than 5 years. Of those that fail, we’ve found that poor cash flow is a very good indicator of things starting to go downhill. In this article, we have set out […] The post Solving Cash Flow Problems appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

Business Overview Brief: Plumbing, heating, and gas installation and maintenance. Location: Surrey Established: 2021 Asking Price: £200,000    History The business was established in 2021, amidst the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the financial hurdles faced during the initial setup, the company has successfully navigated these challenges, establishing a loyal customer base with many clients opting for […] The post Thriving Plumbing, Heating, And Gas Installation Company For Sale appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

As one of the policies suggested by the new government, the right to ask for flexible working has reignited calls for a four-day working week. The number of businesses adopting a four-day week for their staff has increased in recent years, and could rise further still. But what would such a change mean for your […] The post Four-Day Working Week – How New Laws Could Affect UK Firms appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis, the list goes on. If ever there was a good time to consider business crisis management strategies, it’s now. Most companies, however, don’t have specialist staff on hand to ensure their resilience against threats to the company. In these cases, the enlisting of a business advisory […] The post Business Crisis Management – How A Consultancy Firm Can Steer You Back on Course appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more

As a business owner, it’s crucial that you understand the importance of cash flow forecasts. That’s why we’ve put together everything you need to know about them, as well as a simple cash flow forecast template. This template is completely free to download and use, allowing you to get started right away. You’ll find the […] The post The Importance of Cash Flow Forecasts + Simple Cash Flow Forecast Template appeared first on Forbes Burton ..read more