Only one in ten organisations say they have robust plans in place to ensure their business continues to run smoothly if a number of employees leave or are absent unexpectedly
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£16 million boost for UK robotics
UK research to develop smart machines that think for themselves will receive a £16million boost today thanks to a major partnership between the government and industry.
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 3 – Implementation
You’ve developed your plan to grow your business and you’re ready to go – now comes the implementation.
Five Green Money Saving Tips For Your Office
Richard Costin explains how contrary to popular belief businesses of all sizes can make significant savings by going green.
BSI launches new standard to promote greater consumer confidence
BSI has launched a new standard to boost consumer confidence and trust in financial advice and planning services.
Why food business owners can’t afford to ignore social media
Increasing amounts of us are turning to social networks to share our meals and foodie inspiration. What does this mean for food business and restaurant marketing?
The search is on for Britain’s most sustainable business
A sustainable business is a successful business and the ICAEW has launched a search for the most sustainable businesses in the UK.
Richard Branson & Jamie Oliver work together in Kitchen for charity event
Sir Richard Branson will soon be helping Jamie Oliver in the kitchen (well, just lending a hand with the starters!) when they team up for the Screw Business As Usual Summit on May 14th at Jamie’s Flagship restaurant, Fifteen London.
Sunday Trading during the Olympic Games: What it means to employers
The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today after it passed the remaining stages in the House of Commons last night.
Cambridgeshire entrepreneurs can bid for £35k of funding
Anglia Ruskin’s Enterprise Fellowship Scheme to help Cambridgeshire start-ups with the opportunity to secure up to £35,000 in start-up funding courtesy of the university.
Major franchise exhibition helps visitors on the road to a successful franchise business
The British Franchise Exhibition taking place on 8 and 9 June at Manchester Central brings a range of career and business opportunities, advice and guidance all under one roof.
The Apprentice: Haggis mash and meatballs
The mission was clear; to create a mobile, gourmet food business on the streets of Edinburgh and generate the most profit. However, Phoenix team captain Adam, heard – go and buy some cheap ingredients, cook something and sell it at a ridiculously inflated price.
99designs Challenges Its Design Community: Make Us a New Homepage!
99designs, the largest online marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services, is challenging its own community of more than 150,000 graphic designers to revamp its homepage. The99designs Homepage Redesign Contest kicks off today and will accept entries through May 14.
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 2 – Planning
My second instalment on how to grow your business
Tubes strikes and travel disruption – what is the effect on employees?
The strike is looking likely to go ahead as planned, since talks to avert the action ended yesterday without agreement, according to the conciliation service Acas
