The recent extension of the TWSS in the form of the EWSS (Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme) from September 1, 2020 to March 2021 is to be welcomed.  The definition of “eligible employee” was expanded.  However, a closer look at the the legislation, Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020 below, has serious implications for Company […]

Creative businesses tend to be successful – just look at Google, Netflix or Amazon. So how do you cultivate creativity in your business? You can’t force creativity, but the right environment will enable your team to work in new and innovative ways in order to generate imaginative solutions.  Business is all about people. Hiring talented […]

Today’s customers are making purchase decisions based on the story behind a particular brand. The functionality of Instagram Stories can allow you to harness this. Instagram Stories allows you to post photos and videos in chronological order to tell a “story”. These posts do not appear in your regular collection of Instagram posts: instead, they […]

In today’s challenging trading environment, a good sales strategy is essential.  Here are some ways you can go about improving your sales strategy now. Talk to existing customers Your current customers are one of your best sources of information. Your existing client base can provide you with valuable feedback about what worked and didn’t work […]

What is rent-a-room relief? If you rent out a room (or rooms) in your home to private tenants, the rental income you earn will be exempt from income tax, provided this income does not exceed a certain limit in a tax year. A self-contained unit, such as a basement flat or a converted garage attached […]

The main features were announced last week and now more details of the July Stimulus Package and being released.  There are some very useful and valuable supports for businesses and we’ve set out below the main points and links to Government websites: Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) The following are the main points to note […]

Onboarding new team members can be difficult and time-consuming at the best of times. Now businesses are learning how to onboard new employees remotely during lockdown. The key to successfully integrating new team members who are working remotely is to offer a structured onboarding process. They may feel strange joining a company while working from […]

In these uncertain times, businesses are combatting an increased amount of fraud. Throughout recent months, there have been widespread reports of an uptick in fraudulent websites, charity scams and fake emails purporting to be from banks, etc. This increase in fraudulent activity is being driven by opportunists who are attempting to take advantage of the […]

As we emerge from lockdown and return to the workplace, managers will need to ensure that employees feel safe. Over the coming weeks and months, many businesses will return to some form of normal operations. This means that staff will begin to return to offices, factories and other places of work. Managers will need to […]

The TP-Link RE 220 is a cheap and easy way to improve your Wi-Fi when working from home.  Working from home during the lockdown has meant that many of us have discovered parts of our homes where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or even blocked completely by walls, furniture, etc. If your home office is […]