Category Archives: Business
Moving on: What happens when an office closes for the last time?
For any number of reasons, companies the world over will opt at some point to close their operation in a particular office, be it to move elsewhere or simply because they are going out of business.
Be it Disney's decision to close its Pixar studio in Vancouver to focus everything under one roof, or the BBC's move from Broadcasting House to an altogether more modern office space, the transition between one company vacating an office and another coming in can be a tricky one.
So what does
Smart business solutions for cutting office costs
The cost of running an office is likely to be one of the largest bills a business has to pay - the price of rent, energy and supplies can all mount up quickly and cause financial issues.
Even after the end of the recession in the UK, many businesses are finding it hard to survive, with much of the country's recovery centred on London and the south-east.
For firms in other parts of the UK, times are still testing and this means it's vital to cut costs where possible to take some pressure off
Words and phrases you need to know when contracting
Whether you are new to contracting or are experienced in the field, there are likely to be phrases you come across that are confusing and do not have an obvious meaning, such as:
IR35
The IR35 legislation determines whether you are permitted to work as a limited company contractor or not.
If you decide when, where and how you work, it is likely you will fall outside the regulation and will be able to operate as a limited company. However, if the client imposes these working conditions on
Interacting with attendees after your event
Organising events takes up time and resources, so it’s important to get the best possible return on that investment. But a good event doesn’t have to stop adding value once the delegates are out of the door. As part of a broader but well-integrated marketing strategy, events can help you develop fruitful relationships with potential customers, suppliers, partners and others. The preparation begins long before, and the work continues for some time afterwards.
Make the most of your data
Pre-event
Is a retail apprenticeship right for you?
Retail is a hot industry in the UK at the moment and with more of us than ever flocking to stores to pick up bargains, companies are hard at work in trying to hire the right people for their brand.
But it isn't an easy task. The poor skillset of many applicants has left positions unfilled, while more experienced personnel continue to rise up the ranks into management positions that sometimes wield six-figure pay packages.
So who will plug this gap? Apprentices!
Flexibility
Easily one
