As a small business owner, it is natural to think that management of human resources is applicable to only to corporations and large companies. It is not correct and Human Resources Management (HRM) policies can be helpful in many ways even for small businesses. Here are a few tips that could be of great help to you in your pursuit ... Read More »
10 Budget-Smart Home Improvements You Can Do With a Loan
Money is tight, so it’s best to make a home loan – such as those available from Clydesdale Bank -count. There are some solid, well-budgeted home improvements you can accomplish with a loan that will add quality to your life and value to your home. Furthermore, advice is freely available online to help you think through your project. Read More »
A Guide to Setting Up An Ecommerce Business and Starting Selling Online
Ecommerce has changed the way we do business. A decade ago, the idea that we, as a society, would prefer buying goods online rather than in a store was laughable. However, this is the reality today, particularly in the UK where we’ve embraced ecommerce more than any other nation in the world. Read More »
5 UK Daily Deal Sites You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
We are all happy to save a few pounds in our weekly shopping. Although there are several ways of getting more value for your money, daily deal sites are one of the most popular. Read More »
Quit Your Day Job and Earn Thousands as a Personal Tutor
link to image source As the UK job market has been declining significantly over the last few years, many residents are now looking for new and innovative ways of providing themselves with a source of reliable income without relying on traditional employers. That said, quitting a day job can seem like a very dangerous and unpredictable more, but with enough ... Read More »
Health & Safety for Startups: Things you Should be Doing
Every business, no matter what size, should take the time to implement health and safety in the workplace. If you’re a startup and perhaps a little confused about what you should be doing exactly, we’re here to help you! Read on to find out exactly what you should be doing in regards to health and safety: image credit Risk Profiles ... Read More »
Organising your home office
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 »