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Bullying in the workplace…don’t ignore this silent killer!
Small firms around the country are being urged to control workplace bullying, as recent findings have shown that an outrageous 9 out of 10 employees of small businesses feel that they are victims, and this treatment has been touted to get worse through the ongoing difficulties of the economic downturn. 10,000 people were surveyed by the Andrea Adams charity, which focuses on difficulties in the work place, and 92 per cent of those questioned felt they [+]Small Businesses choose accountants over bank managers
Small businesses throughout the UK put more faith in their accountants than their banks managers when it comes to seeking financial advice, according to new research findings that have been released today. The majority of small businesses questioned confessed to seeking advice fewer than four times per year from their bank managers. Carried out by the commercial credit agency Graydon UK and the FPB (Forum of Private Business), the study questioned four hundred small businesses about [+]The FSB brings in Professor Alistair Anderson to help small businesses
The FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) has brought in an academic to add its parcel of practical support to small businesses all through the economic slump, as latest findings show that half of small business owners risk losing everything if their venture fails. A recent FSB survey has uncovered that 49 per cent of people surveyed out of 8,600 were facing the possibility of losing everything they possessed if their business went under, as small businesses [+]Dealing with Difficult Managers
Managing teams is tricky enough, but when you have a challenging manager to deal with as well - I guess you could do without it. But a structured approach can mean success for all sides.Great value in email marketing
Email marketing is one of the most cost effective ways to improve the visibility of businesses. Email newsletters offer quick distribution amongst existing and potential customers. However, many SMEs fail to galvanise their readers because of ineffective language and content. To get the most from email marketing, Bryan Black, managing director of SmartFocus, a digital communications firm advises: "A good way to get customers on board is to offer them something interesting and tempt [+]How to retain customers
Businesses, now more than ever, need to harness the attention and loyalty of customers. Customer retention rates are decreasing as people are more inclined to shop around for the best deals. Subsequently, SMEs are advised to ensure their delivery of service is second to none. The potential revenue stream from existing customers can be enough to keep businesses afloat during difficult times. The actions of a business best articulate it’s objectives and how it values it’s [+]