The Number 1 Mistake Smart Founders Make When Hiring Their First Employees (and the 1 Type of Candidate to Avoid at All Costs)

Every early hire helps set the standard for how the team works, communicates, and makes decisions.

Every early hire helps set the standard for how the team works, communicates, and makes decisions.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the creation of the Retail Fraud Working Group designed to strengthen the Division of Enforcement’s efforts to identify and combat fraud targeting everyday investors. The Retail Fraud Working Group will leverage staff and resources across the Commission to identify fraud and other misconduct targeting retail investors, including offering…
In December 2024, a Texas federal judge blocked the nationwide enforcement of the U.S. Treasury’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, requiring small business ownership registration with the Treasury Department. These rules required businesses to disclose their beneficial owners to financial institutions, aiming to combat money laundering and other illegal activities. While the ruling is a win for privacy advocates, it also has significant…
Tesco Insurance and Money Services has launched its new free parent life cover proposition in partnership with Aviva, to address the protection gap. This initiative, for customers in-store and online, will provide parents with £15,000 in free life insurance for every child under the age of four, for a period of 12 months. Tesco will…
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Preparing for the next year is not just about financial planning. It’s also about taking care of your employees, staying up-to-date with the latest technology, and setting clear goals for your business. Setting clear goals for your business can help you stay focused and motivated and reinvigorate your work during the shortest days of the…
Running a small business means you’re constantly balancing growth with day-to-day operations. It’s easy for customer communication to become reactive — focused on promotions or one-off updates — instead of something consistent. That’s where a business newsletter comes in. A well-crafted email newsletter gives you a reliable way to stay connected with your audience, build…