Why Employee Probation Periods Matter More Than Ever
Employee probation periods play an important role in the early stages of the employment relationship, giving both employer and employee a structured opportunity to assess whether the role and the working relationship are the right fit. When used effectively, probation can help employers address performance or conduct concerns at an early stage, before expectations become […]
Why Most Small Businesses Are Losing Customers Before They Even Know They Exist
By Dean, Founder of GoVelto Every week I speak to business owners who are brilliant at what they do but struggling to grow consistently. They have happy customers, solid reviews, and real expertise but their pipeline looks the same every month. Busy one week, quiet the next. Relying on referrals, hoping the phone rings, and crossing their fingers that […]
Beyond the Page: How to Translate Business Insights into Tangible Growth
Making Knowledge Work for Your Business It’s one thing to read a brilliant article or listen to an insightful podcast, and another entirely to apply those learnings directly to your business. At Steer Your Business, our mission is to provide actionable insights, not just information. This week, as we dive deeper into the themes of […]
When the Founder Is the Business: How to Build Value Without Burning Yourself Out
Many founders reach a point where the business looks successful from the outside, but feels heavy on the inside. Revenue is coming in. The team is in place. Customers are loyal. And yet, stepping away even briefly feels impossible. In many businesses, the founder is the business. Decisions run through them. Relationships depend on them. Problems land on […]
How to stay VAT compliant: a checklist for businesses
Staying VAT compliant is essential for protecting your business from financial penalties, safeguarding cashflow and maintaining strong relationships with HMRC. Effective VAT compliance requires accurate record-keeping, timely submissions, robust internal processes and an understanding of the rules that apply to your transactions. Here, we outline the core areas businesses must get right, along with practical actions you can take to strengthen compliance and […]
Too Busy Working In the Business to Work On It?
April 2026 marks a quiet but critical shift in how UK businesses must approach workforce pressure. If you are focused on running the business day-to-day, it is easy to miss what has changed or assume it does not apply. However, employment law updates, alongside ISO 45001 and ISO 45003 standards, have reframed stress and burnout from a wellbeing issue into […]
