Business Advice

How to Manage Multiple Retail Store Locations

Having one flagship store is a success in itself. However, some retailers choose to open multiple sites to further increase sales revenue, customer footfall, and brand awareness.

How to Practice Sustainability in the Workplace

Employers have a legal and ethical duty to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability and energy efficiency. What better time to promote this than during Big Energy Week?

What are Employers’ National Insurance?

During her Autumn Budget speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC). For business owners, employers NIC is a crucial part of their payroll calculations.

What is Business Interruption Insurance?

Fires, storms, cyber-attacks – protecting businesses from unexpected events can be challenging. A great preventative measure you can utilise is business interruption insurance (BII).

What is Agricultural Property Relief?

During the 2024’s Autumn Budget, the government spoke about providing better support for small family farm businesses. This led to the reformation of agricultural property relief (APR). Not only does the relief offer financial aid, but it builds long-term support for smaller farming businesses – helping them navigate through economic and environmental fluctuations.

What are the Key HR Challenges in Retail?

In this guide, we'll discuss why HR in retail can be difficult, the challenges you might face, and how to manage them.

New plans revealed to save small firms £22,000 a year and improve access to cash

A new ‘Fair Payment Code’ is being launched to address the problems with late payments, with research showing that SMEs are on average owed £22,000 a year.

A word from our founder: Looking ahead to a new year

As we come to the end of another great year, now is the time to look back and reflect on some key takeaways before we look ahead at what’s coming…

Promise to young people as Government aims to Get Britain Working again

Described as the biggest reform to employment support for a generation, the Government has launched its Get Britain Working White Paper.

Budget announcement: what’s new for employers?

The government has set out reforms for the country’s finances, which will impact business owners across the UK. Employers will need to meet new rules around employee pay and workers’ rights.

Getting your business ready for the end of the year

As the end of 2024 draws ever closer, whether it’s planning when to start winding down for an annual shutdown or gearing up for a busy season ahead, there’s a lot to think about. Let’s explore some of the HR issues that employers might face and practical tips on dealing with them.

Labour drops plan to redefine size of SMEs

There will be no changes to employee thresholds for medium-sized companies as Labour rejects Conservative proposals to simplify reporting requirements.

UK Employer Confidence Index 2025 Survey

Peninsula Group has conducted an annual survey of 79,000 businesses across Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK, to understand business sentiment and identify the latest trends.

Our services brochure

We help more small businesses in the UK than anyone else, taking care of the details and leaving you free to see the big picture.

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy Template - Free Download

Establishing an anti-bribery and corruption policy is one of the major ways you can prevent it from arising in your business.

This employment law guide explores the key features of the Trade Union Bill and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

Sample Severe Weather & Travel Disruption Policy

Download a sample of our severe weather & travel disruption policy