The way that waste packaging is dealt with and disposed of is changing. Under what is known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), food producers and retailers who sell own-brand products will have to compile and submit reports on … Continued
For many businesses, ensuring employee retention and commitment is key to their success. Figures from HMRC, published in June 2023 shows half of the businesses which have established a share scheme did so to create a sense of ownership among … Continued
The new rateable values for business properties came into effect on 1st April 2023, updated by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for the first time in six years to reflect changes in property values and circumstances. The rateable values for … Continued
One of the buzzwords of the year, if not the decade is AI – Artificial Intelligence. Some experts have predicted that by 2033, AI could become a trillion-pound sector that brings big benefits to both business and society. … Continued
In recent years, concern has grown about the effect on the environment of the use of plastics in retail, specifically single-use items, such as cutlery and balloon sticks. The government has been taking steps to reduce this and from 1st … Continued
The 24th edition of the Forum of Private Business Health and Safety guide is now available for our members April 2021. It is a vital business resource for any business owner not only our members and it will give you … Continued
Making Business Better Setting up and running a business can be incredibly rewarding but there are also many problems to be faced. Not only are there economic pressures to be handled but there is a huge amount of administration, law … Continued
The issues facing the high street were already causing many problems before the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown. But we now face the deep scars to our retail sector and Britain’s high streets as we come out of the … Continued