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Ten top tips for landlords
With the instability in the pensions markets many of us are turning to buy to let bricks and mortar to secure our future, but as expert Owen Ellis, Operations Manager of national landlord support specialists, First Assist, explains, landlords need to protect themselves and their investments.
Leveraging business etiquette to drive your business
Fine tuning your business etiquette is one of the most straightforward and cost effective ways that you can invest in the future of your business, says Kanan Thakerar from Khrysalis, an expert in ‘finish’ for business professionals.
The Secret Sauce: what big companies can learn from the start-up world
An entrepreneur’s passion and the way that translates into commitment, work ethic, and creativity is what differentiates small businesses from their corporate counterparts. It’s rare to come across people in corporates that exude the same passion as an entrepreneur.
How to cultivate an affective disaster recovery plan
Whether it’s a power failure, a virus, pesky youths breaking into your data centre or even the apocalypse, it’s imperative your data is protected.
How to hold a Disciplinary Appeal
So, I have shared the best practice way to undertake a disciplinary investigation and conduct the disciplinary hearing.
Crisis Management in the age of digital brandalism
Johnny McGinley gives us his top 10 tips on crisis management in what he sees as the new age of Brandalism and digital revolt.
Combating Stress In The Workplace
A new YouGov survey indicates the UK is a nation of stressed staff, but Jane Crosby from law firm Hart Brown advises that this is preventable and stress can be managed by businesses
Unfair dismissal: Keeping businesses up to speed
No business owner wants a claim made against their company and, as the UK Government amends yet more employment legislation, I keep readers up to date on the latest developments that could affect them and their businesses. This month, we’re looking at employee unfair dismissal claims.
What exactly is a healthy work/life balance?
In today’s increasingly demanding work culture, long hours, skipping lunch breaks, taking on extra work and being in constant communication is gradually becoming the norm. But while this is happening, is it any surprise that stress induced illness is on the up and people are becoming more dissatisfied and unable to fit in their personal life?
What are the biggest barriers to customer service?
National Customer Service Week is an excellent way of highlighting Britain’s customer service heroes. However, there are still many companies that are clearly getting their customer service efforts wrong.
5 Top tips for running effective workshops
Whatever size of organisation you work for, large or small, and whatever function or role you have, being able to run effective workshops is a crucial skill these days.
Entrepreneurs unite to form “the entrepreneurs’ think tank”
Entrepreneurs are essential for renewed economic growth in the UK. So says one of the UKs leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists Luke Johnson one of UK’s most vocal supporters of entrepreneurship and Chair of the Centre for Entrepreneurs – a new think tank to be launched today.
Santander creates £25,000 loans for new Start Up Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs who have started a business through the government-funded Start Up Loans Company can now access second-phase funds from the high street bank Santander, with more banks said to be agreeing to be joining the process.
Thrive Back to Work
Going back into the job market can be a very scary experience. Whether you have had a child recently or you have just taken a break and lost your confidence, nobody finds it easy. Janice Haddon, Managing Director of Morgan Redwood, reveals her professional top tips on how to gain back your confidence and thrive in work….