Christmas lights campaign
Brighten the high street’s finances With local government budgets under increasing constraint, many councils withdrew funding for their 2012 Christmas lights in a bid to… Read More »Christmas lights campaign
Jack Ross
Autumn Statement 2012
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement on 5 December, as the Office for Budget Responsibility said it expected the UK economy to contract… Read More »Autumn Statement 2012
Cost reduction strategies for SMEs
Cost control should be an integral part of your business strategy, not something you turn to when your business hits hard times. Introduction During tough… Read More »Cost reduction strategies for SMEs
Keeping staff motivated
Here are some tips for managers to challenge, inspire and motivate their employees to do their best work. Ensure employees are aware of the big… Read More »Keeping staff motivated
Government family-friendly proposal
From 2015 men will have the right to take unpaid time off to attend two antenatal appointments. Unpaid parental leave is set to increase from… Read More »Government family-friendly proposal
Government pursues shares-for-rights scheme despite lack of support
The government has decided to press ahead with its plans for ‘employee-owner’ contracts despite a lack of support from either employers or employees. A consultation… Read More »Government pursues shares-for-rights scheme despite lack of support
Attendance management best practice
It is important for employers to adopt and implement an attendance policy, which should aim to encourage reliable attendance among all employees. The procedure will… Read More »Attendance management best practice
The EU gender directive – what it means for your insurance premiums
While we will all be busy celebrating the festive season, the end of December also marks a fundamental shake-up to the way insurers calculate their… Read More »The EU gender directive – what it means for your insurance premiums
Online marketing at Christmas
Are you tapping into your local market? Online marketing isn’t just about communicating with the rest of the world; it’s also an invaluable tool in… Read More »Online marketing at Christmas
End of year tax planning
Have you thought about your new year’s resolutions yet? If not, why not start thinking about minimising your tax liability by making the most of… Read More »End of year tax planning