With Edinburgh home to a number of new start up companies and technology firms, it is likely that the number of small businesses will continue to grow and develop in the capital, however, with 2015 being a huge year in regards to changes in the employment sector, we look at what 2016 may hold and what small businesses will need to bear in mind.

The new minimum wage being brought into effect next year is set to cost businesses around £1.1bn in the first year, according to official calculations.

New regulations have increased the fines for employers who pay below the National Minimum Wage and employ illegal workers.

Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the correct National Minimum Wage have been named and shamed by Business Secretary Vince Cable.