How to inflation-proof your investments

How to inflation-proof your investments

Protect your savings for the future. Investments, always subject to a variety of risks that can impact their value, are never safe. For example, the value of your investment could decline due to the performance of the company you invested in. If you hold fixed-rate...
Is it a good time to buy to let?

Is it a good time to buy to let?

Expanding your property portfolio can help increase your financial security — but is now a good time to buy to let? As house prices start to fall and rents rise across the UK, 2023 may look like a good year to get your foot on the investment property ladder. However,...
ESG: how green are you?

ESG: how green are you?

Understanding environmental, social and governance factors. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a set of standards that measures how green, socially conscious and well-run a business is. By looking at your business through an ESG lens, you may be able to...
Investment zones explained

Investment zones explained

What are the Government’s new plans? In his first Spring Budget as Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt announced a number of ‘investment zones’ across the country. The programme will provide 12 areas, split across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with £80 million in...
Employing staff for the first time

Employing staff for the first time

An overview of the Government’s seven steps. Hiring an employee for the first time is an exciting moment for any business owner. Suddenly, you’ve got another pair of hands to help out with jobs that used to fall entirely on you – and with that extra support, new...