Business Matters

O2 set to provide UK SMEs with free access to Fixed Line & Broadband

2012-02-02 12:48:26

O2 has today announced plans to inject connectivity into British businesses, with the launch of ‘Flying Start’, the company’s largest offer created specifically for business between 1-2000 employees.

Theo Paphitis says 'I'm in' for Apprentices

2012-02-02 10:31:37

With 'National Apprenticeship Week 2012' next week, Theo Paphitis, former apprentice and retail expert, is calling on UK companies to continue to invest in apprenticeships and training despite the economic slump.

Building your business for growth

2012-02-01 22:06:49

If you are looking to grow your company you need to build it in such a way that it can handle the gowth - just growing without the right foundations will inevitably lead to disaster. One of the most important areas is staff.

How collaboration can deliver innovation...

2012-02-01 21:36:29

As businesses look to stimulate growth in an economic environment still dominated by the downturn, innovation matters like never before. Today there is no simple or single recipe for success so collaboration takes on an increasingly important focus.

Getting to Know You: Richard Close, CEO at Briggs Equipment

2012-02-01 21:27:01

Richard Close, CEO at Briggs Equipment, the UK’s leading independent service provider and materials handling equipment supplier tells us what inspires him and what advice he would give to anyone wanting to start out in business.

Entries open for 2012 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards

2012-02-01 21:11:55

The UK’s largest independent membership network for women in business, everywoman, is inviting entries for the 2012 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards.

The Psychology of the Bonus

2012-02-01 16:40:40

Controversy over the City’s rewards structure has been well documented, but few have researched whether or not pay incentives actually work. Here, the Nic Fleming tackles the bonus debate head on…

New intensive business coaching programme announced

2012-02-01 11:22:50

A new programme that will provide dedicated and structured coaching support for up to 10,000 high growth potential businesses a year has taken another step forward as The Coaching for Growth Consortium has signed a contract to deliver the programme, which is scheduled to be fully operational by March 2012.

Ben & Jerry’s launch competition to find socially responsible start ups

2012-02-01 11:10:51

Ben & Jerry’s are calling for socially responsible entrepreneurs to make themselves known for their latest competition, Join Our Core, which encourages entrants to put their business ideas forward for the chance to scoop a €10,000 cash prize, mentoring and the opportunity to see their name on tubs of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

Government slammed for helping start-ups & not struggling SMEs

2012-02-01 10:29:11

New data out today on business insolvency claims that SMEs have seen a reduction in sales volumes and also experienced decreased profits compared to big businesses and many are calling for urgent government assistance to help businesses survive, not just to start.