In the UK employers are bound by the Working Time Regulations 1998, which essentially lays down the law for workers, providing guidance on rest breaks at work and between shifts. Weekly rest breaks are integral, not only to ensure your workers are well rested and ready to complete their normal working hours, but to protect […]
Continue ReadingRevenue growth management is the key to driving profitability for your SME. RGM focuses on optimising all aspects of your business operations, from pricing to forecasting to inventory management. As a versatile tool that can be applied across a number of different sectors, a strong RGM strategy not only increases sales volume but also drives […]
Continue ReadingFor decades, UK governments have promised major housebuilding initiatives, setting targets of 300,000 homes per year or, most recently, 1.5 million over five years. Yet time and again, these targets have been missed. While political debates focus on planning laws and infrastructure, one of the biggest issues remains unaddressed: a chronic skills shortage in the […]
Continue ReadingFraudulent parties exist on both the customer and business side of the economy and their targets differ depending on their type. Training yourself, and your team, in fraud detection is not only the best way to avoid financial and reputational loss but also legal consequences. For example, some acts, such as the Data Protection Act, […]
Continue ReadingThrough varied products and services to suit every budget, The Trademark Helpline Ltd is educating and protecting firms from the financial ravages of trademark disputes It’s safe to say that Jonathan Paton, founder and CEO of The Trademark Helpline Ltd, likes standing up for other businesses. His long-standing centre since 2008 is founded on this very […]
Continue ReadingNearly everyone with a personal car uses it to travel to work, and a fraction of those people use it during work hours for business-related reasons. Did you know that these same people, in the event of an accident, may not be able to file a valid claim? Using your personal car for business purposes […]
Continue ReadingShawbrook’s head of corporate leverage, Chris Walton explains how the bank’s personalised and flexible approach to finance helps SMEs reach their strategic objectives. Growth is a top-level goal in any ambitious SME. At Shawbrook, a specialist consumer and business savings and lending bank, facilitating SME growth by providing a personal, practical and creative approach to […]
Continue ReadingAt the helm of these two scaling coffee companies, Brett Boswell is innovating the sector through quality machinery, flexible finance plans, and fantastic customer solutions. Coffee – it makes the world go round, fuelling everyone from hardworking employees in businesses to guests at countless hospitality locations including cafes, hotels and restaurants. One entrepreneur who truly […]
Continue ReadingBy Simon Bones founder of Genous Most business leaders are aware of their company’s environmental impact. But with 25% of the UK’s emissions coming from households, that means our homes—through heating, electricity use, and fuel consumption—are also a big part of the problem. So, what can CEOs do about it on a personal level? Many […]
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