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Meet Jo Goswell, Briars Group’s new Corporate Services Director, bringing 25+ years of expertise in finance, compliance, and global operations.

This article explores why investors value internationally diversified revenue, scalable infrastructure, and compliant global operations, while highlighting the operational risks that can undermine valuation when expansion lacks structure. Discover how businesses can build international growth models that support long-term scalability, resilience, and investment readiness.

As AI and automation reshape professional services, many businesses are reducing human interaction in favour of efficiency. But is that what clients really want? This article explores why genuine human service is becoming even more valuable in an AI-driven world, and how the most successful businesses will combine intelligent technology with trusted human expertise to deliver stronger client relationships, better guidance, and greater confidence during international growth.

International expansion moves quickly, but people infrastructure often lags behind. Discover why involving HR earlier helps businesses build scalable, compliant, and sustainable global growth strategies.

Contractor misclassification is becoming a major hidden risk in M&A transactions, particularly for scaling and internationally active businesses. Investors and acquirers are increasingly scrutinising workforce compliance during due diligence, with poorly structured contractor arrangements creating potential tax, payroll and employment liabilities that can impact valuation, delay deals and reduce investor confidence. This article explores why workforce compliance is now a strategic commercial issue and how proactive businesses can protect enterprise value before investment or acquisition discussions begin.

International expansion is happening faster than ever for technology businesses — but operational complexity is growing just as quickly. From international hiring and global payroll to compliance, EOR solutions, and workforce management, scaling across borders requires more than just ambitious growth plans. This article explores the hidden operational challenges many tech founders overlook and why smarter infrastructure is becoming essential for sustainable global growth.

Many UK businesses realise they’ve outgrown their HR provider but feel trapped by contracts and transition challenges. Discover why switching is so difficult, and how the right HR partner can better support your growth and evolving needs.

Platform-led HR and payroll solutions offer efficiency, but as businesses scale internationally, the need for context, ownership, and expert judgement becomes critical. Discover why real advisory support is essential for sustainable global expansion.

Everything works, until your first international hire. Discover why traditional HR and payroll providers often fall short during global expansion and how a joined-up, strategic partner helps businesses scale efficiently and compliantly.