October’s newsletter is here with everything that’s been happening in the small business world.

 

It includes:

 

๐Ÿ“‹ The compliance mistakes that keep catching people out (and costing them thousands)

 

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why growth can expose gaps in your HR foundations that you didn’t even know existed

 

โฐ Your team might be clocking more unpaid hours than you think

 

๐ŸŽ‰ Some good news about small business permit reforms that could make expansion easier

 

๐Ÿง  The mental health challenges that are hitting businesses hard right now

 

โ“Plus we answer your latest questions.

 

Read it below ๐Ÿ‘‡

By Nicole Craveiro January 12, 2026
What do you do when a client makes a complaint about one of your employees? It can be challenging to find the balance. Get it right and you’ll maintain the client relationship while treating your employee fairly. But, get it wrong, and you could risk losing the client and damaging team morale. The latest article tells you everything you need to know. Read it here ๐Ÿ‘‰
By Nicole Craveiro January 5, 2026
It’s a horrible feeling to suspect that someone in your team might be stealing from you. Missing inventory or cash that doesn’t add up could be signs of employee theft. Dealing with it early and fairly helps to protect both your business and your team. Read our step-by-step guide to handling this difficult situation in our latest article below. ๏ปฟ
By Nicole Craveiro January 3, 2026
Here’s your HR and employment checklist for 2026 ๐Ÿ‘‡ There’s a lot happening in the world of HR and employment regulations this year, so we’ve created our 2026 HR checklist to guide you on what to focus on. Read it below.
By Nicole Craveiro January 1, 2026
This month’s HR update looks at what’s ahead in 2026 and how to start the year on solid ground: ๐Ÿงพ Getting your HR ready for the year ahead ๐Ÿ’ฌ Why so many resignations happen in January (and how to prevent them) ๐Ÿ“ฐ Latest news on HR and employment updates, ADHD support and parental leave โ“ Plus, your questions answered Read it below ๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 22, 2025
Research shows that 24% of women exit the labor market in their first year of motherhood. That’s a lot of good people walking away from businesses that invested time and energy in training them. I’ve written about why so many new mothers leave after parental leave, and what keeps them. Read it below ๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 15, 2025
Growing your business feels amazing. More customers, more revenue, more people joining your team. But growth often exposes gaps in your HR foundations that you didn’t even know were there. Processes that worked fine with three employees can quickly cause problems when you have 10 or 15, especially when it comes to compliance and consistency. I’ve written about the legal risks that most often trip up growing businesses, and how to avoid them. Read it below ๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 15, 2025
What’s coming for HR in 2026? We’ve broken down the key workplace trends for next year and what they mean for your business in our latest article. Read it here ๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 8, 2025
Hands up if you're someone who tries to break the ice with a bit of small talk when interviewing someone... I know I am! ๐Ÿ™‹ It feels natural, but some casual questions can land you in serious trouble. I've written about the 5 things you shouldn't ask in an interview. Read it below ๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 1, 2025
More adults are getting ADHD diagnoses than ever before. That means someone in your business might have ADHD right now, whether you know it or not. Understanding ADHD isn't just about being supportive, it's about unlocking potential you might not even realize exists in your team. I've written about what every small business owner needs to know: ๐Ÿง  What ADHD actually looks like in the workplace ๐Ÿ’ช The strengths you might be missing in your team ๐Ÿ›  Simple adjustments that can make a huge difference Read it here๐Ÿ‘‡
By Nicole Craveiro December 1, 2025
As 2025 wraps up, many small business owners are already looking ahead to the new year. This month’s newsletter covers the workplace issues that matter right now and the ones you’ll want to prepare for in 2026: ๐ŸŽฏ How to stop knowledge from walking out the door when key staff leave ๐ŸŽฏ December’s challenging people issues (and how to handle them) ๐ŸŽฏ News updates: disability inclusion, job hugging and Gen Z money worries โ“ And answers to your latest questions. Read the full update here.