With more companies switching out their traditional telephone system in favour of a modern cloud based alternative, Foehn has produced a free and downloadable Buyers Guide for small and medium size businesses that are growing and considering a cloud phone system. The 2nd instalment of the Buyer’s Guide series – Cloud Phone Systems for Growing […]
Author Sue Ingram explains how to avoid employment tribunals
Employment law can appear complex and tends to make managers nervous but according to HR expert Sue Ingram, author of ‘FIRE WELL’ it’s actually, at its core, simple, straightforward and based on common sense. When Employment Tribunals were first introduced the idea was that lawyers would not be needed. Unfortunately one side hired a lawyer, […]
A small gesture can make big gains
What are the best promotional items out there? We all love the gift bags we receive at conferences and expos. For years, your desk drawer will be loaded with logo pens, some of them are used up but you keep them anyway because they remind you of an event you attended. But not every promotional […]
Cheesmans Accountants On Cutting Your Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains: the good news/bad news tax. Good news … you’ve made money. Bad news … well, it’s a tax. Capital Gain is the difference between what you paid for something and the amount you sell it for, and the amount of tax you pay on a Capital Gain depends on your income. Here’s how […]
Boost Efficiency and Reduce Working Hours
It’s what every leader dreams of – doing things better. But doing things better doesn’t have to be a backbreaking task. There are simple, smart solutions out there – all you have to do is be wise to them…. Creating Great Teams and Believing In Them As a leader the temptation is to expect too […]
Protecting Your Business from Divorce
A divorce can be a tough time for anyone, but it can be especially rough on businesses. If your case is dealt with through the court system, a significant business is likely to come under intense scrutiny, as not only its value is judged, but also its performance and its ability to generate cash. Forensic […]
What Your IMEI Number Means and What it Does
Your phone’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is an international serial number for your phone to properly identify it. The IMEI number is used by networks to identify valid phones and block stolen or blacklisted phones from accessing the network. So what does your IMEI number do? Well first of all it is considered […]
Rethink Group reports shared parental leave will benefit UK economy
The specialist recruitment and talent management consultancy has outlined how permitting grandparents to take parental leave will provide highly skilled professionals with greater support in returning to their job roles rather than feeling they have no option but to resign to juggle childcare. In addition, it should also encourage grandparents to remain in employment rather […]
Staff Health Plan Good for Business Health
The world of work has certainly changed a lot in western culture during the past 150 years. There have been major attitudinal shifts, to the extent it would be fair to say that most workers—for all their gripes and grievances—have never had it so good. Unfortunately there has also been a downside, which is that […]
New Specsavers’ Eyecare At Work website supports small businesses
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today launches for SMEs its new Eyecare At Work website at www.specsavers.co.uk/corporate. Created as a standalone area of the main Specsavers website, the Eyecare At Work section offers support and realistic solutions that will be of particular assistance to the owners of small or start-up businesses. Benefits for small businesses The new […]