British bosses are banning Blackberries and other smart-phones over fears they cost more in lost productivity than they gain, according to employment law experts.
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Businesses green credentials take back seat to recessionary survival
Businesses efforts to improve their green credentials are at risk of faltering because of a recession-borne focus on cost savings which is distracting them from the broader risks and opportunities of becoming environmentally responsible according to new research just published.
The key to success – building a fantastic team
At A Suit That Fits, we were lucky enough to have the support of some fantastic friends early on. Essentially, a few of our friends loved the idea of being part of the world’s first online tailoring company, and took a sabbatical from their careers to help out.
The 10 Biggest Sales Mistakes People Make On LinkedIn – Part One
Sales Expert Andy Preston explains that although LinkedIn is one of the best business development tools available, many people don’t use it properly, and even worse – make various mistakes that actually LOSE them sales, rather than WIN them…
Firms urged to improve deal making skills
Professional negotiator and media lawyer, Clive Rich, has urged SME’s to improve the negotiation and deal-making skills of their top executives or risk financial ruin as big business and the recession make it harder for SME’s to get a foot in the door.
National awards for best Mumpreneurs
Running a business whilst being a full time mum is no mean feat. However, eight mums have proven that this is something that can not only be done, but it’s something that can be done well enough to receive recognition as they received awards for their endeavours during the annual Mumpreneur Conference & Awards.
The Apprentice is back!
The Apprentice, the BBC’s multi award-winning business entertainment series returns for a sixth run on Wednesday 6th October, as a new line-up of contender’s face Lord Sugar as they battle for boardroom supremacy.
Saving money on business printing – Why compatible consumables are not the answer
Graham Lowes, marketing director, OKI Printing Solutions, says If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. An over-used phrase perhaps, but in the case of cheap printer consumables, it could hardly be more relevant. The economy may be gradually pulling away from recession, but SMEs are still focused on running a tight ship and they can be forgiven for looking to save money at every opportunity.
Starting A Suit That Fits
As the co-founder of a small business, I’m often asked for hints and tips when starting up as an entrepreneur. To be a columnist for Business Matters is a real honour and I hope to impart some of what I’ve learnt to fellow entrepreneurs!
Blackwell owner handing bookseller to staff ‘to keep name over the door’
The owner of the Oxford based Blackwell specialist books chain is handing ownership of the business to its staff because he is passionate about keeping the family name on the company founded by his great-grandfather and determined to prevent it ever being taken over, and swallowed up by a large group.
Using Humour in Presentations
Have you ever had one of those tumbleweed moments in a presentation you’ve given when you’ve told a joke, and nobody laughed? Or have you been in the audience and shuffled uncomfortably, acutely embarrassed for the presenter who is desperately trying to recover the situation? In this article we take a look at how to avoid those situations.
Companies shun tax deferral package
Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs show steep decline in tax deferral agreements with manufacturers and automotive companies since last year.
BlackBerry Remote Employer award winners announced
Amanda Potter, from Coulsdon, Surrey, has won The BlackBerry Remote Employer Award in a prestigious ceremony to celebrate The Remote Worker Awards, held in association with BT Business, at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
National Business Awards: Focus on Easi-drive
Business Matters is a proud business media partner of the National Business Awards, dubbed the business Oscars by ex-chancellor Alistair Darling, and over the next few weeks we are going to be highlighting some of the businesses who have made it to the prestigious shortlist ahead of the judging process in September and the glittering ceremony in November. Today we focus our attention on the SME category and Easi-drive.
Black and White and Red all Over – Penguin Books go Global, so Get Published Yourself!
July marked 75 years since Penguin books began publishing stories. They became renowned for their originality and innovation, which got this Book Midwife thinking back to when she found out that certain publishers out there still think that some books don’t deserve to be written. But it just goes to show that every book deserves to be written and every book deserves to be read!
