New research reveals that staff in UK SMEs waste over 2.30 hours in meetings every week, with this time costing the UK economy approximately £26 billion in 2011.
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‘My Business Adventures’ conference announced to help female entrepreneurs fulfil their dreams
Female entrepreneurs are invited to learn insider secrets about how to build and grow a successful business from leading women in business, including former Dragon Rachel Elnaugh, at the ‘The courage to grow into your dreams’ hosted by UK executive coaching company, My Business Adventures in London on 22 June 2012.
A guide to getting paid & chasing debts
As we recently reported outstanding debts to small and medium-sized business stood at a record £35.3bn at the end of last year – and large companies have been identified as the main culprits. To help make sure that your business does not join this statistic we asked solicitor and MD of ContractStore Giles Dixon to provide some easy to follow guidance.
Dragons’ Den Winner Magic Whiteboard & Business Secretary back “Entrepreneur Campaign”
Dragons’ Den winner Neil Westwood from Magic Whiteboard teamed up with Business Secretary Vince Cable at The House of Commons this week to launch “Breaking Down the Barriers to Entrepreneurship”.
Busy Bees campaigns to increase childcare voucher allowances
Recent economic difficulties have hit businesses hard. Unemployment rates are at record levels with 2.65 million people currently unemployed and many businesses are struggling to stay afloat during this double dip recession.
Britain has got talent – but UK businesses fail to plan against loss of key staff
Only one in ten organisations say they have robust plans in place to ensure their business continues to run smoothly if a number of employees leave or are absent unexpectedly
£16 million boost for UK robotics
UK research to develop smart machines that think for themselves will receive a £16million boost today thanks to a major partnership between the government and industry.
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 3 – Implementation
You’ve developed your plan to grow your business and you’re ready to go – now comes the implementation.
Five Green Money Saving Tips For Your Office
Richard Costin explains how contrary to popular belief businesses of all sizes can make significant savings by going green.
BSI launches new standard to promote greater consumer confidence
BSI has launched a new standard to boost consumer confidence and trust in financial advice and planning services.
Why food business owners can’t afford to ignore social media
Increasing amounts of us are turning to social networks to share our meals and foodie inspiration. What does this mean for food business and restaurant marketing?
The search is on for Britain’s most sustainable business
A sustainable business is a successful business and the ICAEW has launched a search for the most sustainable businesses in the UK.
Richard Branson & Jamie Oliver work together in Kitchen for charity event
Sir Richard Branson will soon be helping Jamie Oliver in the kitchen (well, just lending a hand with the starters!) when they team up for the Screw Business As Usual Summit on May 14th at Jamie’s Flagship restaurant, Fifteen London.
Sunday Trading during the Olympic Games: What it means to employers
The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today after it passed the remaining stages in the House of Commons last night.
Cambridgeshire entrepreneurs can bid for £35k of funding
Anglia Ruskin’s Enterprise Fellowship Scheme to help Cambridgeshire start-ups with the opportunity to secure up to £35,000 in start-up funding courtesy of the university.
