Research into Driver Eyecare within SMEs, revealed by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, shows that despite having concerns for employee safety, and being aware of the costs of collisions, employers are still not taking heed. The survey exposed nearly a quarter (23%) of SME employers as having concerns that some of their drivers may not have adequate […]
Eyecare: perceptions, provision and potential
By Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare. Eyecare may often still be seen as being associated with something required by people who wear glasses to read or to drive. However in practice, eyecare is about a great deal more. A simple eye examination can not only test a person’s vision, but […]
7 Reasons Why You Need to Know About Alternative Finance For Your SME
For many small and medium sized enterprises looking to expand, the source of your funding becomes a major issue when the bank that previously liked to say “Yes” now says “No, not really”. If your assets are already promised to the bank, your order book is full and suppliers need paying, or when cash-flow has […]
BriefYourMarket.com’s tips on attracting an investor as Dragons’ Den returns
With the return of Dragons’ Den many entrepreneurs and ambitious businesses will be considering how they might attract crucial funding to accelerate growth. So, what steps should a company owner put in place to ensure that his or her business is attractive as possible to potential investors. Growth is only seven steps away, according to […]
What to Look For in an Online Collaboration Platform
It is one thing to identify a need for improved collaboration and project management, and another thing to go about creating the change. There are many factors to consider when selecting an online collaboration platform. Here are a few features to look for as you evaluate your options. Secure File Sharing First and foremost you […]
121 Company Formation helping entrepreneurs to formulate their business
In the world of business, time is money – and 121 Company Formation is helping ambitious entrepreneurs to save both with their efficient and great value company formation service. As one of the UK’s leading company formation websites, 121 Company Formation can help businesses to incorporate their own firm within a maximum of five business […]
How Business Skills have changed in the 21st Century
The structure of business has changed considerably. In the past there were those in the company with strategic roles who set policy, and there were those who implemented them. Exercising good business skills was mostly a matter of following direction. However according to William Buist of Abelard Collaborative Consultancy and founder of the exclusive xTEN […]
Recruitment Consultancy Harrison Dear’s London’s Job Boom Prediction
The reaction follows a new report which predicts that the job boom will continue in the capital, with the media industry a particular area that is expected to grow. A spokesperson from Harrison Dear provides a statement. 145,000 jobs will be created in London over the next decade, according to a new report compiled by […]
Headhunting: Top Executive Recruitment Tips for SMEs
When it comes to filling key positions in a small to medium sized enterprise, there is little room for error as such recruitment decisions tend to affect the future performance of such organisations. It goes without saying that acquiring the best executives to fill key openings is one of the pillars of successful businesses. In […]
HR Leads the Way into the Future of Business
For many companies, the highest expense on the books each month is payroll. Unless there’s a lot of automation, employees ARE the main resource of the business, so knowing how to manage them well can mean increased profits, reduced expenses and much less stress for management. Traditional HR functions The HR Department – Human Relations […]