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Getting credit where it is due: Knowing your business credit rating
It is being said that bank lending to credible businesses is starting to return and one of the leading credit rating agencies Experian has been working with small businesses and found that less than two-thirds do not think it is important to check their own credit scores.
CSR & What It Means For Business
CSR – or Corporate Social Responsibility – is an issue in which businesses of all sizes are becoming more involved with every day.
5 ways to tell you’re getting good advice
When you hear it, advice is just that, advice. You only know if it’s great after the fact. Wouldn’t it be great if you knew in advance?
Two years on from Davies’ Report: Women taking big strides towards boardroom diversity
Yesterday (Feb 24th) marked the second anniversary of Lord Davies’ Report Women on Boards which recommended that FTSE 100 boards should aim for a minimum of 25 percent female representation by 2015. Two years on, figures show that female representation on corporate boards has increased to 17.3 percent, up from 12.5 percent.
Graduate Job Prospects Boosted by University & Business Alliance
Students and graduates struggling to find meaningful work experience get a boost later this month as three major universities sign up with the UK’s leading graduate and student placement experts, Step.
How to tighten up your Timing
SWOT analysis too dull? Try the fourth part of my alternative version – how to tighten up your Timing.
Only twenty per cent are focused in meetings – The rest, they’re Tweeting & surfing
Almost three quarters of all workers like to check their social media feeds on their smartphones during business meetings and conferences according to a new poll.
PayPal launches new chip & pin reader to help small retailers accept card payments
Online payments company PayPal is set to expand its presence on the high street with the launch of a Chip & Pin card reader it says will make face-to-face payments easier.
UK car market enjoys promising Future
January was another good month for the UK car market as figures released have shown an 11.5% rise in new registrations in comparison to a year ago.
Lead your workforce from the bottom up
The role of CEO and business owner is highly demanding, and poses many management related challenges for a boss who is personally and professionally invested in the business. Some prefer to delegate as many duties as possible to middle management. However, this is not always the best tactic.
British bosses are behaving badly say workers
One in three bosses behave badly and some are even described as either ‘bad’ or ‘despicable,’ according to a survey of British workers.
How to encourage both face-to-face and social engagement among attendees at your events
Location, location, location: If you are hosting a multi-day event then carefully consider your venue. Delegates staying in the same place will have more time for interaction and after hours socialising. By the end of an interesting day, all delegates will have one thing on their mind. Dinner. Keep the conversation flowing (and the wine) […]
How to get Organised
SWOT analysis too dull? Try the third part of our alternative version – how to get Organised
Business has to ignore ‘doom mongers’ says UK entrepreneur
A leading entrepreneur warned British businesses to ignore the ‘doom mongers’ who pedal stories of financial ruin and continue to invest in the future.
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