If you are the organiser of a conference, then there will be enormous pressure on you to execute the event well. If people are attending, they might be coming a long way to hear what other have to say, so the expectations will be high. Here are some pointers: Choose a convenient venue. There are […]
Your Christmas party is likely to have been and gone, and whether it was the success you were hoping for or not, it will have been a good learning curve for you in terms of planning a party. This will set you up well for planning your staff and office parties in the New Year, […]
Company culture is about more than just how much your staff get paid and whether you offer them incentives. It is about setting up a positive working environment, where people feel valued and listened to and as a result, enjoy going to work. It’s something that you as a managing director should set up in […]
Happiness in work is something people strive for. If the people working for you aren’t happy, chances are you know about it. You might struggle with high staff turnover, feel there is a negative attitude in the office and struggle to meet deadlines. Even if your staff are happy and love what they do, there […]
As a business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your business remains profitable and achieves its goals. In order to do this, you need to have the goals set in the first place. One of the important things never to lose sight of is the bigger picture. You should have overall aims for your […]
Business mentoring is a scheme that different businesses sign up to, in order to share their knowledge and skills. It might be something that is arranged as part of a local business group, such as a chamber of commerce, or a networking organisation that has lots of different business types within it. When you sign […]
Employing an accountant or an accountancy firm is essential for businesses of all sizes. Start-ups might think they can get away with not using an accountant but actually, it can be detrimental to your business. The guidance of a good accountant who knows all of the rules is invaluable and is really something that you […]