As more and more people opt out of the rat race and set up a business at home, spare rooms are being redesigned and turned into home offices. In order to make the most of this workspace, it is essential that a home office is organised. Read More »
SME’s guide to payroll solutions
The rules and regulations concerning PAYE are complex and many SMEs find it difficult to cope with this essential, but often troublesome, administrative burden. From April 2013 Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs changed the rules so that all companies who employ staff under the PAYE system have to file all PAYE information in real time (RTI) Read More »
How to modernise your customer service methods
Customer service must keep pace with the changing times to be effective and just as businesses are increasingly using social media for marketing purposes, so they also have to be mindful of making sure their customer service methods are meeting customer needs. Here are some tips on how to ensure it is as good as it possibly can be. Read More »
Do they have more fun up North?
Could the Great British North-South Divide finally be tipping the other way? The BBC’s move to its brand new flagship site in Salford was a sure sign of confidence, investment and long term trust in the region. Read More »
8 Great Reasons to Bootstrap Your Start-up
The great dream of every entrepreneur, and the driving force behind their often seemingly superhuman energies in pursuit of it, is that of plucking an idea out of the void and transforming it into a successful business. Read More »
New Mortgage = New Life
New beginnings are sought after by most people and if you are one of them, a new home can match the whole experience. Life transition will be complements by purchasing a new home. It could be from getting married, finding a new job or even retiring. These days mortgage is super tight and there are some things that you want ... Read More »
How Video Trends Have Increased the Need for Businesses to Upgrade Their Internet Bandwidth
When you think about the fact that companies like Microsoft are actually encouraging their employees to stream video at work, it’s no surprise that more and more companies have to upgrade their internet bandwidth in order to keep their networks running at a comfortable speed. It’s tough to run an office at all with low bandwidth, whether or not employees ... Read More »
Credit Card Fraud – Ways Businesses Can Avoid Them
The Commerce Department has released figures that indicate increased retail sales (1.1%) in the month of February 2013 totaling $421.4 billion. This has been the highest rise since the month of September 2012. This directly means that there has been an increase in credit card transactions and an increased risk of credit card frauds and unfair practices. Recent reports ... Read More »
The Fees Are In The Pudding: Avoid Losing Hard-Earned Interest On Sneaky Account Charges
Having a bank account that pays a decent amount of interest is a great way to make your savings grow. However, if you’re not careful, any interest that you earn on your balance could be wiped out by account charges and other fees. The good news is that if you pay attention, it is possible to watch your money grow ... Read More »
Finding Your Business Niche and Running With It
You know that you want to start your own business, but do you have the enthusiasm to do the work that’s essential to your success, and the passion to succeed. Read More »