Startups
Getting Started
Getting Started
Got a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
Planning
How to Start a Business
Business Plan Template
Create a business email address
Business Ideas
Start-up guides
Strategy
Sustainability
Business support
Websites
Website builders
Ecommerce & online stores
Dropshipping suppliers
Hosting & domains
All Websites »
Marketing
Marketing tips
Marketing tools
CRM software
All Marketing »
Finance
Finance
Covering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding and accounting, we hope this section will give you the help to raise, manage and improve your finances.
Funding
Small business grants
Business loans
Investors
Angel investment
Venture capital
Seed & Pre-Seed
Series Funding
All Funding »
Cashflow
Taking & processing payment
Accounting
Tax
Invoice finance
All Cashflow »
Technology
Technology
Product news, reviews and guides to help every business select the right mix of hardware and software. From online security to fleet maintenance, we can help you stay productive and save money.
Communication
Phone systems
Mobiles
Video Conferencing
Vehicles
Vehicle tracking
Fuel cards
Dash cams
All Vehicles »
People & Premises
People & Premises
Recruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
Premises
Energy Bills
Rates & regulations
Office space
Waste management
All Premises »
Hiring & Managing
Payroll & HR
Recruiting
Project management
People management
Employment law
Leadership Styles
Company Values
Organisational Culture
Pensions
All Hiring & Managing »
News
News
From entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
Latest
News
Opinion
Newsletter
Podcast
All Latest »
Startups 100
Startups 100
Startups 100
2024 Startups 100 Full List
What is the Startups 100?
All Startups 100 »
Open search
Close search
Start search
Home
Hiring and managing staff
Hiring and managing staff
Recruiting staff is a massive step in the life of any start-up and for a small business, hiring employees is not only a legal minefield but a massive financial burden. For expert advice on how to hire staff, take a look at our articles on writing a job advert, interviewing and the staff induction process.
Recruiting
See all
Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce
December 12, 2024 | 9 min read
Interview 101: how to prepare for a job interview
November 22, 2024 | 5 min read
Interview 101: how to introduce yourself in a job interview
November 20, 2024 | 4 min read
Recruitment process: guide for small business owners
November 12, 2024 | 11 min read
Pensions & Auto Enrolment
See all
Pensions for business owners – a guide
November 28, 2023 | 5 min read
Small business pensions
November 28, 2023 | 9 min read
How to plan your pension: A guide for small business owners
November 28, 2023 | 4 min read
Setting up a company pension scheme
November 28, 2023 | 2 min read
People management
See all
What is a digital nomad? Work from anywhere trend explained
December 23, 2024 | 7 min read
9 workplace trends you need to know about
December 12, 2024 | 7 min read
Startup culture: how is it defined and what’s changed?
December 12, 2024 | 7 min read
How to change your company culture – with steps
December 12, 2024 | 6 min read
Employment law and regulations
See all
Workations: everything you need to know
December 12, 2024 | 6 min read
How much holiday should you offer your employees?
December 12, 2024 | 5 min read
The ultimate guide to sabbatical leave in 2025
December 12, 2024 | 5 min read
How to implement an unlimited holiday or PTO policy in 2025
December 12, 2024 | 6 min read
Payroll
See all
The startup gender pay gap: small business, big disparity
December 23, 2024 | 5 min read
The truth about the UK’s LGBTQ+ pay gap (and what you can do)
December 23, 2024 | 7 min read
Best online payroll software for UK small businesses
December 20, 2024 | 10 min read
Best payroll software for small businesses
December 20, 2024 | 8 min read
Back to Top