Utilities companies are showing few signs of embracing sustainable policies, as far as many of their small business customers are concerned.
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Small business gets its own TV channel
If talk is cheap, genuinely practical advice and support is invaluable for business owners struggling to access finance and left numb by the politicians’ promises. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has launched www.smallbusinesschannel.co.uk a free new online service advising entrepreneurs on a range of key business issues – including approaching banks for credit.
Considered the franchise business model?
Most people associate franchising with large brands, but it can also be an effective way for some smaller businesses, struggling to raise finance in order to expand in the present economic climate, to grow at minimal cost. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is campaigning to raise awareness of franchising as a way forward for many viable businesses.
40% of women won’t achieve a work/life balance due to stress at work
Due to greater pressures from work 40% of women who earn in excess of £40,000 don’t feel equipped with the skills to achieve a work/life balance, according to new findings released today.
Work / life balance helps businesses boost earnings
Businesses that help staff achieve a good work / life balance earn 20% more per year from each employee, according to a recently released study.
Spend points and not pounds this Christmas
This Christmas you can bring on the festive cheer and reward your business or treat your team and as part of the Nectar Business loyalty programme you can cut the cost of Christmas by spending the Nectar points you’ve collected on your business expenditure throughout the year on a range of treats and rewards.
Entrepreneurs optimistic about new business growth
Despite being in the midst of some of the toughest trading conditions since the 1990s, it seems not even the economic downturn can dampen the British spirit of entrepreneurialism.
‘Have you got news for us?
“Do-it-Yourself” PR might well be a solution for small firms looking to reduce costs in the current downturn but still keep their profile in the public eye. Enterprise PR specialist Louise Third and business correspondent Maisha Frost will run their next media workshop on Monday 9th November at The British Library Business and IP Centre on Euston Road in London. Places cost £85 +vat per person which includes handouts and refreshments.
Staying safe with online banking
With Incidents of online banking fraud haven risen by 55pc take steps today to avoid becoming a victim. Here our simple tips will help you evade the fraudsters.
Managers avoid difficult conversations with us
British managers lack the ability to handle poor performance and give feedback, according to over 13,000 employees in both the public and private sectors. Results from a recent survey show managers’ behaviours are rated consistently low when holding difficult conversations with employees.
Diversifying in business is the way to survive
Over half of Small and Medium-sized businesses in the UK have taken deliberate steps to diversify their business in order to survive the recession according to new research.
Taking the headaches out of eye care
Computers and laptops – the tools of work for thousands – are the cause of regular, persistent, headaches; blurred vision; neck pain and dry eye problems for many.
Future entrepreneurs lack ‘green inspiration’ from the leaders of today
Over 70 percent of young people in Britain believe there is a lack of inspirational green entrepreneurs for them to look up to, according to research released today by Make Your Mark.
Women work hard, but not quite as hard as men…
New research, published today, shows that despite spending longer in the office, women are (on average) less productive than their male counterparts.
Unique ‘Tweet a pitch’ unveiled
One of the UK’s leading businessmen Simon Dolan is set to make history by offering budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to speed pitch for investment via social microsite Twitter.
