Recruiting and retaining staff are major milestones in the life of any small business, not to mention a legal minefield and major financial commitment. For the average SME, it is important to manage both these burdens correctly, particularly in recessionary times, when money and resources are at a premium.
There are so many more pros than cons of working from home, and as long as we know what those cons are then we can manage their impact on our effectiveness.
As the Apple and Samsung legal battle rumbles on new research suggests that the consumer is the biggest winner in the ‘copycat’ branding war.
Headlines have been dominated by various organisations and individuals falling foul to criminals who have circumvented security defences and infiltrated networks. With many breaches linked back to a single user first being spoofed, what can be done to stay safe online?
New research, conducted by expert retail analysts Conlumino, has found that retailers are struggling to harness technologies that enhance customer experiences inside and outside the store.
Most workers have become so used to using indirect communication methods such as email and conference calls they are less confident when communicating face to face – according to a poll
For modern-day entrepreneurs in the US, that means embracing failure as a rite of passage on the way to success. Many investors in America even favour companies or individuals who have come back from defeat, but in the UK sometimes the modern-day stigma of failure.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR): a load of old greenwash, or the acceptable face of doing business in the 21st century? And can small businesses benefit from running their own CSR campaign?
There used to be a clearer line between an employee’s professional and personal life, but with the ever growing use of social networking sites for business and pleasure, the line is increasingly blurred.
During this tough economic time, it is crucial that businesses keep a tight control on costs to be successful Paul Gardner, Sales and Marketing Director at Prescott Jones Insurance Brokers looks at how you can gain maximum value for your insurance cover.
Lesley Nelson, Finance Manager at the Big Lottery Fund talks us through the steps and considerations employers need to take when starting an apprenticeship scheme.
One in three SMEs has no knowledge of Real Time Information (RTI) and what it means for their business, according to a recent report from AAT . This is despite the major changes to the PAYE system coming into effect from April.
Richard Thomas, CEO of netEvidence with its Highlight ‘digital window’ service, picks up the plight of business managers who are frustrated by having to work in a void of information about the services and technologies upon which their success and profitability depends.
If the mass media is to be believed the UK is heading towards a triple dip recession. Sales are weak as more people cut back on their spending to save it for the necessities. It is a worrying time as more retailers close and jobs are lost but there are steps that retailers can take to help counteract this possibility.
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