Small business HR: Resources for small business owners

Human resources (HR) are crucial to any small business. Make sure you're hiring the right people, motivating staff, keeping to employment laws, and creating a positive company culture.

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Blog

Alison King

Bespoke HR

Wed 12th Feb 2025

National Apprenticeship Week: Everything you need to know about taking on an apprentice

The benefits of hiring an apprentice in a small business are endless.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Tue 11th Feb 2025

How to hire a freelancer for the first time

Need extra support but aren't ready to commit to a full-time employee? Here's how to find and hire a freelancer.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 31st Jan 2025

Meet Enterprise Nation's Local Leaders

Here are Enterprise Nation's small business champions dedicated to their local communities.

Blog

Ryan Tindall

Enterprise Nation

Mon 27th Jan 2025

Why you should book a discovery call with a small business adviser

The help you need is but a phone call away.

Policy

Enterprise Nation

Official

Ideas shared by Enterprise Nation members for the government's new small business strategy

Small business owners met officials from the Department for Business and Trade to share their experiences and ideas.

Blog

Amanda Peters

Enterprise Nation

Tue 14th Jan 2025

Meet nine entrepreneurs who will inspire you to start a business in 2025

StartUp Show 2025 is a not-to-be-missed event to help turn your idea into reality.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 3rd Jan 2025

New rules and regulations small business owners need to know in 2025

There are several new rules and regulations small business owners need to be aware of in 2025.

Blog

Alastair Barrett

What No Safety Services Ltd

Fri 3rd Jan 2025

Safety culture best practices for any industry

A strong safety culture is about fostering a work environment where safety is woven into the fabric of your company.

Policy

Justin Madders MP

Department for Business and Trade

A message to Enterprise Nation members from Justin Madders MP, minister for employment rights

Justin Madders MP, minister for employment rights, writes a message to small business owners.

Blog

Amanda Peters

Enterprise Nation

Mon 16th Dec 2024

Best of 2024: Top Enterprise Nation member stories

Enjoy a round-up of some of Enterprise Nation's most inspiring member stories of 2024!

Blog

Sarah Birkenshaw

Quest Consulting Services Ltd

Mon 16th Dec 2024

Sexual harassment: What employers need to know

Do you really understand your obligations as an employer?

Blog

Arthur Wilson

Arthur Wilson Digital Marketing Freelancer

Thu 12th Dec 2024

Internal comms: Getting your start-of-year message right

When returning to work after that much-needed break, it's important for employers to really set the tone.

Blog

Ryan Tindall

Enterprise Nation

Tue 10th Dec 2024

Best of 2024: Top Enterprise Nation Groups

Enterprise Nation's Groups are great networking spaces! Check out five of the very best.

Blog

Alison King

Bespoke HR

Mon 9th Dec 2024

How to motivate your staff after Christmas (2025)

If you employ staff, how do you keep their morale high after Christmas? Learn some valuable tips in this blog.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Mon 9th Dec 2024

New rules and regulations small business owners need to know in 2024

A regularly updated guide to new rules and regulations affecting small business owners in 2024.

Blog

Sarah Birkenshaw

Quest Consulting Services Ltd

Mon 9th Dec 2024

Navigating the new Minimum Wage increase

The increase to the Minimum Wage in 2025 creates new challenges for all businesses that must be planned for.

Announcements

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 6th Dec 2024

The UK's top 10 small business advisers revealed

The small business advisers have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to business growth.

Blog

Grow London Local

Matching London small businesses to support

Tue 3rd Dec 2024

Mentoring made simple: a guide for London small business owners

Mentoring offers valuable guidance, accountability and fresh perspectives to help your business succeed.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Mon 2nd Dec 2024

How to make a success of your small business networking

When done well, networking can be a really effective marketing and prospecting tool for your enterprise.

Guide

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 29th Nov 2024

Hiring your first employee: A practical guide for small business owners

Having an employee to handle the day-to-day tasks can be an important first step in growing the business.

Blog

Sarah Birkenshaw

Quest Consulting Services Ltd

Wed 20th Nov 2024

Creating a menopause-friendly workplace

The government has recently proposed two key initiatives to address menopause in the workplace.