Do you even SWOT?

Strengths. Weaknesses. Opportunities. Threats.   How often do you consciously assess your business’ current position, in relation to it’s competitive environment?   Using a SWOT analysis enables you to do exactly this, which allows you to out-perform...

Business Owner Burnout – It’s a Thing!

Sunday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day. It’s a great reminder to check on our mental health. But we shouldn’t do this one day a year. We should do it every day in the year. Running a business is hard! Speak to any business owner, they’ll tell you it’s hard....

Should I Hire an Apprentice?

Hiring an apprentice can be an extremely effective method of recruitment. Below is a summary of some of the key advantages and disadvantages of apprenticeships from an employers’ perspective to help businesses decide if hiring an apprentice could benefit them....

How can HR add value to YOUR business?

Everybody knows of HR, but many remain unclear of the extensive support HR offer. HR can be broken down into 3 key areas: recruitment, selection & onboarding, employment relations and reorganisation & restructure. But what does this actually involve? ...