More small firms are expected to shed staff in the New Year, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed. New figures from the organisation show that 6.5 per cent of small enterprises will lay off workers during the first three months of 2012, the highest level seen since the survey began, indicating that businesses [...]
The recession has had a huge impact on all aspects of business, from employee issues such as pay and recruitment, right through to bread and butter factors such as marketing. If you are struggling to maximise the impact of a reduced marketing budget, here are a few ideas to keep you going: 1)Distribute some branded [...]
People who want to buy a quality photo printer from Misco in the next few months will undoubtedly desire a solid investment that can deliver plenty of savings. Luckily, a number of offerings have been built by Kodak with this exact criterion in mind. Following years of research, the company released its first-ever models – [...]
A much smaller amount of the public payroll is spent on interim management in the UK, according to the latest research. A recent study into figures presented by the government was carried out by Ipsos MORI. The organisation, which investigated the figures in its trademark unbiased way on behalf of the Interim Management Association, revealed [...]
We are set for a year of art appreciation, or so the rising number of British art investors are hoping. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), the price of contemporary art rose in the first three months of the year, boosted by individuals looking for alternative forms of investment. A recent arts [...]
While things aren’t looking too rosy for the beer industry, better things are sure to follow, analysts believe. During April, it was discovered that beer sales fell by 3.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2011 when compared to the same period in 2010. This is according to the British Beer and Pub Association [...]
Consumers could be facing further rises to their gas bills if investment is slashed by the government for Britain’s natural gas fields. The Independent explained that an “increasingly bitter dispute” between gas producers and the Treasury regarding a tax rise has caused a problematic situation that could hit businesses and their customers hard. Speaking to [...]
If you choose to sell your home, property buyers offer a good alternative to the common estate agent route. Buyers can guarantee a swift, hassle-free sale and are particularly useful in the event of: • a death or divorce • property inheritance • needing to generate cash to prevent repossession • struggling to repay your [...]
