September

Archive / September

Giving workers opportunities to train and learn new skills can boost morale and job satisfaction, a professional body has said.

UK firms 'set sights on growth'

Eight out of ten enterprises plan growth during economic downturn.

Wiggly Wigglers named UK's 'most innovative' small business

Innovative use of technology lands Dell prize for garden designer.

Training investment "essential" in retaining competitive edge

Service-led economy demands makes employee knowledge an asset, says CIPD.

Technology skills open up new ways to grow business

Giving employees' skills to use web applications can enhance impact of marketing, specialist says.

Technology helping to create 'more diverse start-ups'

'Enriched' entrepreneurs carving out own niches thanks to growth in IT skills.

Lengthy lead-in time for new tax-free personal allowance rules should make adoption easy for smaller firms.

Survey: Two-thirds want to work from home

A new study indicates a split between workers and managers over the merits of home-based jobs.

Two million people turning hobbies into business

Around two million people are "following their passion" by turning a hobby or interest into a business, new research has found.

Many bosses are sacrificing their own wage rises to support staff during tough times, poll finds.

Smart working makes sense, say experts

Flexible practices can boost productivity and retain best performers, claim industry figures.

Small businesses 'contributing over £1bn' to UK economy

Hard working entrepreneurs account for 37 per cent of total business turnover.

Small businesses 'better prepared' to weather financial storm

Financially-savvy firms set to survive as projections show 380,000 businesses will open in 2008.

Skills council launches diploma consultation

CCS seeks views on framework of new humanities and social sciences qualification.

Searching for business growth? Don't worry about website name

Internet can aid business development - but more customers are finding firms through search engines, expert says.

Retraining employees 'can aid business growth'

Expanding workforce skills 'always a benefit' for employers.

Research group cuts construction jobs forecast

Projections reduced but industry experts say demand may increase again.

Queen's Award opens doors for winning firm

Credibility of award win brings in new business.

Online entrepreneurs to vie for Startups Awards

E-businesses to compete for title of best online start-up.

MP backs Think Smallest First campaign

A Labour MP has become the latest signatory to a campaign to put small businesses at the heart of the government's decision making, it has been announced.

Managers 'need to be trained about discrimination'

Discrimination education for managers is vitally important, expert explains.

Lehman Brothers collapse 'could challenge entrepreneurs'

UK start-ups could face tighter lending rules after investment bank goes under.

Learning new skills 'key to employee satisfaction'

Developing new attributes is vital to maintaining morale and retaining staff, says employees' body.

Government launches manufacturing skills drive

New framework to support apprenticeships, skills development and innovation in UK manufacturing industry.

Good training 'creates good sales'

Good training for employees can enhance morale and motivation, ultimately resulting in improved performance and sales, a pair of industry experts have said.

Extend fuel poverty measures to small business, says FSB

Campaign group calls for homeowner support to be extended to small firms.

Ex-Apprentice Claire snubs soccer for start-up

She made the last two in Sir Alan Sugar's search for a protege, but now Claire Young has decided had rejected a job offer from corporate pioneer Karren Brady to concentrate on her new business.

Employers 'must support skills development in schools'

Employers and schools understand the need for mutually-supportive programmes to aid the development of young people's skills but a new survey has found gaps in delivery on the ground.

Group calls for businesses and disabled workers to break down the misconceptions acting as a barrier to employment opportunities.

CRM 'can boost business sales'

Unified customer information helps to build loyalty and generate new opportunities, expert notes.

Construction waste recycler secures Dragons' backing

A company that collects, separates and recycles construction waste has secured one of the biggest-ever investments in the closing episode of BBC business show Dragon's Den.