Property investors are creating a potential ‘living hell’ for their families and business partners by failing to make plans for after their death, according to a leading solicitor.
Month: March 2014
New standard can help organisations prevent procurement fraud
BSI, the business standards company, has published BS 10501 Guide to implementing procurement fraud controls to raise awareness of the critical issue of procurement fraud. The standard was developed by a committee of experts which included CIPS.
Scotland’s economic plan for independence does not add up
The Scottish Government’s economic plan for independence does not add up, even taking into account oil and gas revenues, the CBI said in its analysis of the White Paper.
Firing up Britain’s productivity
Big businesses can learn a lesson from agile tech start-ups says Ben Dowd, O2 Business Director.
New Paths, New Opportunities for SMEs
What are the challenges that arise when starting your own business?
88% of businesses affected by late payment in 2013
Almost half of UK businesses are putting off paying their suppliers as a direct consequence of being paid late themselves, demonstrating the devastating impact late payment is having throughout the supply chain.
Close Brothers wins UKs Best Factoring & Invoice Discounter award
Close Brothers Invoice Finance has been named the UK’s Best Factoring & Invoice Discounting Provider at the annual Business Moneyfacts awards.
Retail Sales Continue To Grow But At Slower Pace
Retail sales grew again in the year to March, although at a slower pace, but growth next month is expected to rebound strongly. That’s according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
Getting Noticed on LinkedIn
Click on Profile on your LinkedIn site and you’ll see a list of your experiences, schools, and contacts. Most people focus on developing these lists to make connections at places they’ve worked and where they have gone to school. LinkedIn, after all, is a great networking tool.
From outsider to key player – next generation crowdfunding platform wins FCA authorisation
Just over six months since it launched, the equity crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom has become only the third of its kind to be directly authorised by the FCA.
PayasUgym in great shape with £1.6m funding round
Albion Ventures and MMC Ventures lead investment in UK’s largest fitness network.
Change – do you need it and how do you approach it?
One thing seems true in both life and business – all living things must continue to grow or they die.
Box to raise $250m in IPO
Box, the American internet file storage company founded by 29-year-old entrepreneur Aaron Levie, has announced plans to raise $250m (£152m) with an initial public offering.
Getting to know you: Stephen Wheatley
We talk to Stephen Wheatley about his inspirations in business and find out what he would have done differently given the chance.
Customer intimacy: why experience counts, but size doesn’t matter
With businesses striving to become more customer-focused, new communications pathways are changing the paradigm of customer engagement. Chris Potts, Marketing Director, ANT Telecom, examines the growing need for all companies to adopt a contact centre approach, and dispels an old myth: size doesn’t matter.