A leading recruitment expert says that although the Agency Worker Regulations are causing huge administrative challenges for both agencies and employers, a few positive things could be emerging as a result of the legislation.
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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
Five top tips for managing a successful thought leadership campaign
‘Thought Leadership’ is becoming a subject of increasing popularity in business-to-business sales and marketing campaigns, as tough economic conditions drive increased competition for every piece of business. Organisations are now under pressure to differentiate themselves as more than ‘just a supplier’ and contribute opinions and insight on the issues in their chosen market.
Barclaycard launches cashback card for Small Businesses
Barclaycard Global Commercial Payments has announced that it has launched a new market leading cashback corporate card to help small business customers make the most of their business spending.
Raising the profile of your business by speaking is great if you can do it
One way to raise the profile of your business, or of yourself within an organisation, is to seek opportunities to speak in public. But with so many speakers failing to hit the mark your presentation could end up putting your audience off. Not really the result you want!
Fancy opening your own restaurant? Sainsbury’s magazine shows you how…
Love to cook? Dream of leaving the 9-5 office routine behind? Maybe you think you can run a restaurant? Three couples reveal the reality behind the dream of opening your own little place – and the ups and downs of working life when your name’s above the door and your partner’s in the kitchen.
Warning to companies to meet PAYE deadlines
Companies are being urged to prepare now for the payroll year end to avoid strict penalties being imposed for the late submission of information.
Tell employees now where they stand with the Olympics
With fewer than 200 days to go to the 2012 Olympic Games, it is now more important than ever for businesses to make plans to minimise the number of employees who do not come to work during the Games
The supply chain must source the crowd and go social
Karsten Horn, director of international sales at Inventory & Supply Chain Division at optimisation specialist INFORM, discusses why crowd sourcing will shake up business processes in 2012. He also explains why the supply chain must be prepared to become more ‘social’ with its operations, in order to drive competitive advantage and thrive in the long-term.
How collaboration can deliver innovation…
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.
Taking your business to a global market
Research in the first month of the New Year points to record levels of new businesses being created and high optimism amongst small business owners. Will this confidence convert into international trade and expansion?
Tips for saving your SME money and energy
You’ve heard the expression “time is money”, but did you know that your energy is worth money, too? One of the biggest concerns for owners of small or medium enterprises is the waste of energy that can occur throughout a day’s work, and for good reason.
The benefits of your business ‘going green’
The green movement isn’t just for hippies and tree huggers anymore. The environmental initiatives that have become more popular in recent years are notably less anti-establishment and more large-scale, which means that now is the perfect time for your SME to get on board. But don’t just do it for the Earth; do it for your bottom line.
Insurance: Everything SMEs Need to Know
If you’re on the cusp of a new business venture, you’re probably excited about being the boss, fulfilling your dreams, and watching your visions come to life. This is all part of being a business owner, but first, there are a couple of basics to take care of.
What does 2012 hold for the ‘Staycation’ industry?
A study by Travel Supermarket said that 2011 was another good year for those engaged in servicing the 40 per cent of the UK population who took their main holiday in the UK, as well as the increasing number of us Brits who have been taking more short domestic breaks. Although these breaks may have been for fewer nights, this still proved to have a great impact on the UK holiday market.
The emergence of socially responsible SMEs proves that bigger is not better
Corporate Socially Responsibility has predominantly been associated with global conglomerates. It is a common assumption that these multinationals are the primary contributors to the recovery of the economy and therefore are accountable for addressing the issues facing today’s society.