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Interactive Collaborative Working – It’s Not Just For Large Companies

Collaborative working is a hot topic. Once considered the domain of large enterprises with big budgets and complex organisational structures, collaborative working is yielding business benefits of all organisations – regardless of their size or sector. But what does collaborative working actually mean? And what benefits can SMEs organisations gain from them? read more

Female Entrepreneurs Are Recession Survivors

Female business owners are more likely to survive tough economic times than men thanks to their pragmatic and open approach to business, according to Business Link in London. A vox pop of 300 businesswomen attending a Business Link in London event on dealing with economic downturn, revealed that women’s slow and steady approach to business puts them in a strong position to be successful in a difficult economic climate. read more

Liar, Liar – Now You’re Fired!

Job applicants are being warned today that lying on their CVs is a big gamble, and at the end of it, some will find they will get fired. The warning follows Lee McQueen’s victory in the BBC TV show The Apprentice, despite having been found to have used his CV to exaggerate the length of time he spent at university. read more

Savvy UK Consumers Turn Bargain Hunters To Beat Credit Crunch

In light of the much publicised Credit Crunch and the debt and interest rate fears surrounding the banking crisis, UK consumers are already more actively searching for bargains and altering their shopping habits, a new survey has shown. Examining the climate of concern amongst consumers surrounding the ongoing fears and effects of the credit crunch, the study, commissioned by online discount retailer mandmdirect.com, surveyed more than 1,000 members of the public, gauging their thoughts on spending habits, debt and the search for bargains. read more

Should We Replace Darling & Brown With Caan & Paphitis?

With a fuel strike, falling house prices, rising inflation, and plummeting share prices I think that in addition to Mervyn King having to write an open letter on Tuesday to Mr Darling explaining why inflation has risen above 3% that the whole sorry lot of them should have to publicly apologise to the country for the mess we are in. Of course we have had an enjoyable boom and of course most things economic are cyclical – it’s the damn incompetence that enrages people. read more

Cheap, Unemployable And Boring!

Companies who run job interviews in the style made famous by BBC TV’s “The Apprentice” programme could end up in court faster than it takes Sir Alan Sugar to say: “You’re fired!” That’s the warning from top City solicitor Richard Baty. He says asking a sloppy, disrespectful, or playful question in a job interview could spark a discrimination claim in the employment tribunal. read more

Acas Urges Businesses To Help Employees Who Juggle Work And Caring Responsibilities

With three million people in the UK juggling work with caring responsibilities, Acas, the employment relations specialists, is urging employers to help carers within their companies or organisations ahead of Carers week which starts on the 9th June. Evidence shows that work is important for carers own wellbeing, social inclusion and financial benefits. The theme for Carers week is ‘Carers can’t afford to be ill’. Many Carers are often too pre-occupied or worried about the person they care for to look after their own wellbeing, and if they become ill they are not only unable to look after their dependent but also cannot go to work, impacting negatively on businesses. read more

Advice To Help Business Steer Through The Credit Crunch

Experian, the global information services provider, today warned that an increasing number of businesses are in danger of being refused traditional lines of credit as organisations become more selective in who they choose to deal with and is offering advice to help businesses through the credit crunch. Tony Pullen, Managing Director of Experian’s Business Information division, comments: “The credit crunch is not only affecting the cost and accessibility of new credit, it is also starting to affect existing credit arrangements and threatening lines of traditional credit for some businesses. read more

The Department For Work And Pensions

Commenting on the Department for Work and Pensions' research into the value of migrant workers released this week, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "The Government is right to point out that a lack of motivation and skills are the major reasons why so many British born people are currently out of work. read more

The Basics Of Securing My Business

In today's business world, there's nothing as essential - or as vulnerable - as your business network. It provides access to your critical applications and houses your sensitive company and customer data. A single network security breach can shut down your operations for days or allow a hacker to steal vital business data. The FBI estimates that US businesses lose US$67.2 billion annually due to computer-related crime. read more