News & Views

The latest information regarding Steer Your Business activities as well as small business articles of interest.

Rebecca Lister

A Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation and Why It Matters for Employers 

Understanding Workplace Conflict  Conflict in the workplace can take many different forms and can affect workplace relationships in many ways. In September 2025, NatCen conducted the largest ever study of workplace conflicts in Great Britain in collaboration with ACAS and discovered that a humongous 44% of working-age adults had experienced conflict at work in the […]

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Women in Business Are Evolving    It’s Time Our Spaces Evolve With Us 

Women have only had a few short decades to operate in business with real authority, yet the pace of our progress has been extraordinary. In that time, we’ve moved into senior roles, built companies, influenced industries, and shaped commercial landscapes that once excluded us at this level. But as women evolve in business, it has […]

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Planning for the Inevitable: Why Funeral Preparation is an Act of Care 

As a funeral celebrant, I have the privilege of walking beside families during some of their most vulnerable moments. In those quiet, tender conversations, often held through tears, sometimes through gentle laughter. I am reminded time and again that funeral planning is not simply about logistics. It is an act of love, clarity, and protection […]

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Networking in Print: Why Your Business Needs Visibility Beyond the Room 

In today’s fast-paced business world, networking is often seen as the golden ticket to growth. We attend events, exchange business cards, and hope those brief conversations lead to lasting connections. But here’s the truth: visibility shouldn’t end when the meeting does.  Most networking opportunities give you an hour, maybe two, of exposure. After that, it’s […]

Rebecca Lister

Workplace Predictions for 2026: 

The workplace never stands still and 2026 is set to be no exception. With major Employment Law reforms and other developments on the horizon, staying ahead is more challenging than ever. As the new year approaches, we’re cutting through the noise with our top five predictions that every employer needs to know!  The Employment Rights […]

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What is “Springing Forward with Learning?” 

As a reminder, my definition of Resilience is “Springing Forward with Learning”.  I thought I would make sure I gave you clarity on what that is in this issues article!  However, it would be good if you take a moment to really think about how you learn. What is it that enables you to change […]