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Imposing Stricter Supply Chain Control

In a social media driven world, supply chain problems – particularly those that affect food, drugs or any government procurement - become headline news within minutes.

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Redundancy: My top tips for employers

In the midst of government changes to redundancy terms for employers, here are my top tips for business owners who find themselves in the dreaded position…

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Get Creative In The Battle For Talent

Daniel Callaghan, co-founder and chief executive of the online talent marketplace MBA & Company tells Business Matters how SMEs can source and attract the best talent.

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How to keep on the right redundancy road

Have you ever had to downsize your organisation through redundancies? Was it for more than 20 people at a time? Were those 20 at one of…

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The royal baby business boom: How it will effect SMEs

While big betting brands cash in, with Coral reportedly claiming £50,000 worth of bets and William Hill reaping £100,000 from their various ‘female friendly’ betting options,…

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How to grow your business when the sun is shining

Summer is often a quieter time for Entrepreneurs, but it is an essential time for taking stock and focusing on developing business over the next year.

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Retention vs Recruitment in Recessionary times

Recruiting and retaining staff are major milestones in the life of any small business, not to mention a legal minefield and major financial commitment.

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What makes you and your staff tick?

Imagine this if you will – you are told your company is going to introduce a bonus for people who have 100% attendance in a 12…

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How to best motivate your remote workforce

According to a recent survey, more than three quarters of SMEs use freelancers at least once a year. While, 78 per cent of SME owners have…