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Discover the October 2026 Employment Rights Act changes. Learn what UK SMEs must do now to prepare for new harassment duties and tribunal rules.

Corporate services — including accounting, tax, banking, and compliance — form the backbone of sustainable business growth. Discover why outsourcing these functions helps companies scale faster, reduce risks, and expand confidently into new markets.

Choosing your second international market isn’t simply a repeat of the first. With existing entities, people, payroll and infrastructure already in place, the next move needs to fit a much bigger picture. Explore the key questions businesses should ask before deciding where and how to expand next.

International expansion is getting easier, but operating globally isn’t. We explore the key lessons from the SME Global Operations Complexity Report and what growing businesses need to consider when managing compliance, people and operations across multiple markets.

Reviewing and rationalising your global legal entity structure can reduce complexity, strengthen governance and compliance, and create a more efficient foundation for international growth.

International portfolios often inherit fragmented HR, payroll and entity structures. Discover how PE firms can create greater visibility, consistency and control across portfolio companies without sacrificing the local flexibility each market needs.

As international growth adds new countries, employees and employment requirements, one HR generalist can quickly become stretched. Explore when to add international HR capability and how fractional or outsourced support can help you scale without immediately building multiple permanent HR roles.

Moving employees internationally creates complex tax, immigration, payroll and employment risks. This practical global mobility playbook helps HR Directors, General Counsel and COOs understand the key compliance questions to address before any cross-border move.

Choosing the right European base is a critical decision for international expansion. Compare the Netherlands and Ireland across tax, talent, regulation, infrastructure and market access to determine which country is the best gateway for your business into the EU.