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During the ten years since inception the NatWest everywoman Awards have attracted thousands of entries and celebrated Britain’s leading female entrepreneurs. This inspiring programme has commended both household names such as Karren Brady, Hilary Devey, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker and Cath Kidston, along with a multitude of extraordinary women whose businesses both large and small support Britain’s reputation as one of the best countries for enterprise.
The majority of employees in England and Wales will be looking forward to the additional day’s holiday this year to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. However, for some employers the additional holiday, Susan Evans, Partner at Lester Aldridge explains what to do if you think that will bring you a contractual headache.
Many people in business like to think they drive a hard bargain. Nobody wants to be thought of as a pushover and in certain circles a steely immutability is seen as admirable, but skilled negotiating can lead to longer-term relationships if you create value says David Freedman of Huthwaite International
Against a weak economic backdrop, brands in Britain spent almost 5 billion pounds advertising online in 2011, with video ads and marketing on social media platforms driving growth to its biggest increase in five years.
The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Samuel Malone in his book Why Some People Succeed and Others Fail has looked at the way many people have overcome seemingly insurmountable handicaps and obstacles in their lives to go on and become successful in their chosen careers or areas of expertise. We asked him to shares a few of his insights with Business Matters
Listen to our latest podcast for top tips on how you can try to recoup costs owed to your business
The draft Patent Box legislation remained intact at its first reading in Parliament, with just some minor tinkering at the edges according to a leading firm of patent attorneys.
Top tips to overcome shyness using public speaking skills
An increasing number of male entrepreneurs are breaking down gender barriers to start up traditionally female businesses
The hunt is on for the cream of Britain’s small businesses with the launch of the Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2012.
The businessman is going into business with the former contestant on a skincare range
You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. And as with most Budgets, that was the case today
UK businesses are missing out on Government support to help them improve their growth and environmental impact, according to new research
Companies should instigate home-working plans now to circumvent problems with online overload says infrastructure expert.
