In these uncertain economic times, retailers across the country will be hit hard. There is no way to sugar coat it. However, those retailers capable of selling and distributing their goods or services to customers online may just have a lifeline to maintain a much-needed revenue stream for the weeks and months ahead. For some retailers, considering their online presence...

The UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) registered zero growth in the final quarter of 2019, with leading business groups leading calls for the upcoming Budget 2020 to provide a new wave of optimism for the nation’s small business community. New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that UK GDP flatlined between October and December last year...

Are you in the process of planning your first commercial premises as a fledgling start-up business? As a new entrepreneur, it can sometimes feel as if you’re putting your finger in the air and hoping that you are making the right decisions based on gut feel and instinct rather than cool calculations.   When it comes to selecting a suitable...

It’s important for any successful business to make sure that their office isn’t one of their growing pains. As a forward-thinking company that’s striving to push boundaries in its industry, offering a comfortable, productive working environment for your employees is key. Some business owners struggle to recognise when it’s time to move their operations to pastures new. When you spend...

There can be no doubt that businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors have employees with varying personality traits. If we were all the same, life would be pretty boring, right? Nevertheless, as an owner of a growing business, you need to be able to provide a workplace environment that supports the working styles of all personality types in the...

If you are currently occupying a commercial property in some shape or form, there’s a high probability that you may be liable to pay business rates. Whenever a property or part of a property is used for non-domestic purposes, business rates are charged. This means that all kinds of premises like offices, pubs, retail stores, warehouses and yards will be...

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been in existence since 2007, when it became law for domestic property sales with a minimum of four bedrooms. An EPC determines the performance of a property, providing an Energy Efficiency Rating and an Environmental Impact Rating. Both of which are important in determining how expensive a premises will be to futureproof and invest in...

If you are an entrepreneur or business owner seeking commercial property in the UK, it’s important to be mindful of the various classifications of commercial premises across the country. Typically, the local authority which has jurisdiction over commercial properties will define the classification of each individual premises. What does this mean? Put simply, town planners use these classifications to guarantee...

For commercial property landlords, there are a host of costs and charges relating to the maintenance and general upkeep of their premises. These aren’t just designed to protect their investments; they’re also aimed to giving tenants a safe and secure place to work. That’s why commercial tenants are often the subject of commercial property management fees or service charges. This...

Most entrepreneurs start small when they launch their new businesses. At that point, it’s all about you, you don’t often think about how you’d deal with future employees or how much you’d like to sell the company for as an exit strategy. However, if you’re successful, these quickly become key considerations as the owner of a flourishing business. It’s entirely...