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Union Pushed to Withdraw from Postal Strikes
Union members are being asked by Royal Mail to call off all planned postal strikes, with the proposal to include conciliation service Acas in discussions over modernisation. Talks are back on course between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail in a desperate attempt to resolve all problems without the need for strikes. Talks resumed following the Royal Mail’s decision to take on 30,000 temporary staff, an action condemned by the CWU as a “stupid move.” [+]Google Pockets Record $1.6bn Quarterly Profit
Google has revealed their biggest 3-month profit to date, implying that internet marketing is recovering from the recession. During the three-month period from July to September, Google unveiled a net profit of $1.64bn (£1bn), a 27% increase on last years July-September figures. Eric Schmidt, Google’s chief executive, feels that "the worst of the recession is clearly behind us." Substantial profits weren’t just limited to Google’s prowess. Computing colossus IBM took a healthy $3.2bn in profits for the same [+]How to Plan for a Trade Show
The following will look at some simple ways to generate the most interest when displaying at a trade show. These tips and tricks come from some of the most experienced trade show users. Set a realistic goal: this is one of the first steps that you need to take when considering setting up a trade show booth. All members of your company need to agree on the goals before setting foot in the trade show, from [+]Companies Mishandle Sensitive Data
Approximately a third of UK employees dispose of sensitive data in the bin without shredding it, according to a recent study. Research conducted as a part of National Identity Fraud Prevention week found that three-quarters of workers believed that their employers weren't doing enough to protect their customers' sensitive information. The UK currently spends more than £1.2bn on identity fraud each year with approximately 60,000 people already targeted this year. Theives use peoples sensitive information to apply for credit or benefits in their [+]4 Options For Small Business Funding
Small Business Funding Where would a small business be without funding? If you are behind a small business then it is more than likely that you have, at some point or another, made steps to go out and look for funding. Funding can be beneficial for your small business in so many ways - whether you need funding for growing and expanding your business, for starting up your business or to even see your business through an [+]3 Ways To Make Sure You Get Paid On Time
Paid in full? Although a recession can be tough enough for small businesses, one of the issues making it worse for small businesses is the lack of timely payments - fewer and fewer businesses are being paid on time especially since the recession hit the economy and that is one of the reasons why more and more businesses are suffering. It is no easy feat to generate a stable cash flow but if you want to stay [+]Budget Failed Small Businesses? Not According to Lord Mandelson…
Are they doing enough? Lord Peter Mandelson, the business secretary, has announced that the government will be continuing its commitment to providing aid and support to Britain’s small businesses - this announcement comes shortly after the up-roar in the small business industry in response to the recently announced budget which has been said to have failed the small firms in the UK. Lord Mandelson highlighted the governments pledge at the Small Business Finance Forum, hailing the Real [+]More From Choose a category
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