Important?
A government study shows that higher education is still important, as most college leavers believe their course played an important role in their getting a job.
The survey questioned 4,800 people who completed further education and were out of work when they began their studies. 41% said they graduated within two years of completing further studies, [...]

Click here to read more

Why Do We Have It?
Health and Safety (H&S) may seem to have become a bit of an obsession over the last few years, but it is governed by a relatively old piece of legislation – The Health and Safety Work Act 1974.
The main point of this Act, is to ensure employers look after the health [...]

Click here to read more

Unlike hiring other employees, when it comes to hiring a non-exec, you’re looking for someone who can be a confident adviser, a consultant, devil’s advocate as well as much more.
Non-execs will help with operational plans and budgets by providing independent advice and bringing outside experience to your company. They also have knowledge and contacts which [...]

Click here to read more

Composing a Letter Before Action
Matthew Arnold and Baldwin’s recoveries manager explains recent rule changes to the letter before action, how to compose an effective and compliant letter to get back money owed to you by debtors.
Why The Rules Were Made & What It Means?
The ‘Practice Direction, Pre-Action Conduct’ came into effect in April and means [...]

Click here to read more

How are business networking events similar to Marmite? You either love or hate them. But even if you are leaning more towards the latter option, some business networking tips can make this ‘chore’ the more enjoyable. After all, we generally do better at things we enjoy. So what can you do to make yourself more [...]

Click here to read more

Some companies seem to spend most of their time in meetings and a lot less than they should out in the real world making money. A meeting can easily drag on for hours and yet can solve little that justifies how that time is spent. Therefore, it is a good idea to learn how to [...]

Click here to read more

A survey by the BCC showed 51% of businesses in the UK feel payment times are taking longer. Sometimes this is enough to bring profitable companies close to disaster. Herrington & Carmichael’s Frank Tierney gives businesses advice about recovering from debt!
What To Consider First?
Is the debt disputed? If it is, the new Pre-Action Conduct Protocol [...]

Click here to read more

With the worlds’ growing multimedia, we are expected to be able to respond faster and handle more responsibilities than ever before. We are no more than a buttons’ push away from further advancements in IT that can lead to an increase in productivity, but also an increase in distractions such as emails and phone calls [...]

Click here to read more