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April 23, 2026

Valuing Your Business: What Buyers Look for and What You Can Do About It

If you are thinking about selling your business, whether that is in six months or six years, one of the first questions you will probably ask yourself is “what’s it worth?”

April 22, 2026

CBAM Rules: What Importers Need to Know

The government has published further draft legislation on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will have consequences for importers bringing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK.

June 5, 2025

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Tech: New Guidance from the NCSC

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance on how to properly retire old digital systems and devices – a process known as decommissioning. The guidance is aimed at IT teams, but there are useful takeaways for any small business that uses computers, software or online systems.

June 4, 2025

FSB Updates Guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance - a useful reminder of the rules and risks around a business insurance that is legally required in the UK.

June 2, 2025

When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality.

May 29, 2025

What Should You Do If You’re the Victim of a Data Breach

There has been much media attention on the recent cyber-attacks affecting high street retailers. If you or your business is a customer of these businesses, you may have received communications alerting you to the fact that your data was included in the breach. If so, you may be wondering what you should do to protect yourself.