Runners treated to night of inspiration News Marathon runner Dave Heeley inspired eager runners to use running to change their lives and the lives of many others through fundraising efforts.
Mocha Marketing Managing Director Gemma Orton nominated for prestigious award News The Managing Director of Leicestershire marketing agency Mocha Marketing, Gemma Orton, has been nominated for Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year at this year’s East Midlands Women’s Awards.
17.6 million would struggle to recover from a financial shock or loss of income Business Insights Millions of UK adults do not feel financially resilient and would not be able to manage a financial shock or loss of income, according to a new report from Zurich UK.
UK workers relying on colleagues for personal and professional support Business Insights Encouraging staff friendships is beneficial for employers
Christmas, Time to Party? Business Insights You may only just be shaking the sand out of your sandals, but as any event organiser will tell you it is never too early to book your Christmas Party, that way the date and venue are assured.
Time to Switch to EV Business Insights As if there weren’t enough encouragement already to switch to lower polluting vehicles such as Electric (EV) or Hybrid, the drivers of older diesel and petrol cars face a charge of up to £10 per day to travel into Birmingham city centre
Nine Realistic Work Perks Every Employee Would Love Business Insights New research has revealed nine of the best work benefits to boost employee morale.
Men are more likely to be scrutinised for their appearance at work Business Insights With a quarter of employees revealing that they’re made to follow gender specific dress codes.
Nearly three-quarters of CEOs aware that financial stress impacts employee behaviour Business Insights One in four employees has lost sleep over money worries, with 6% taking time off work
Millions of plucky Brits would confront disabled parking spot misusers Business Insights Almost 1-in-3 Brits would challenge someone using a disabled parking space when they should not be
Your waste management as a business Business Insights Businesses that operate with hazardous waste need to make sure they are associated with a waste management company to help them get rid of their waste in a safe manner.
How important is business travel insurance? Business Insights Nowadays, many businesses are developing a strong global presence and trying to become international brands.
Steps to creating a print direct mail campaign in the healthcare sector Business Insights Marketing will sometimes be essential in the healthcare sector, even when we’re talking about an industry that may have restrictions placed on non-urgent expenditures like advertising.
If your benefits programme isn’t performing, it’s likely to be one of these five digital-age reasons, says Aon Business Insights Aon Employee Benefits, the UK health and benefits business of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), has identified five of the main challenges employers have with employee benefits in a digital age,
Tapping into funding and knowledge through universities Business Insights By Tracey John, UWE Bristol, Assistant Director of Research, Business and Innovation.
How much can a power cut cost your business? Business Insights In 2017, an estimated of 63,000 properties in North Lancashire were hit by a power cut and Edinburgh Airport had to delay flights due to power-related issues.
New technology: instant benefits? Business Insights With technological developments coming thick and fast, it has become the norm in today’s fast-paced society.
Skills Shortage Now Costing Organisations £6.3 Billion Business Insights 91 per cent of organisations report difficulties in hiring workers with the required skills
Cyber Security for Small Businesses – A Quick Guide Business Insights The security threats faced by small businesses are mounting by the minute and burying your head in the sand is not an option if you run your own firm.
Skills crisis – are apprenticeships the solution for the West Midlands? Business Insights There are many benefits to hiring an apprentice into your team or retraining your staff via apprenticeships.
How to Spot a Star in the Workplace Business Insights Business owners are being advised of the top qualities to look out for amongst their workforce in order to recognise and reward their very best employees.
Four ways entrepreneurs cope with the fear of failure Business Insights A new study has uncovered four strategies entrepreneurs use to cope with the fear of failure.
How office designs can affect a business’ brand awareness Business Insights According to research by the Association for Psychological Science, it takes just a tenth of a second for a person to form an impression of their surroundings.
Three-quarters of Brits say social media has a positive effect on their careers Business Insights New research reveals the affect of social platforms on UK professionals
Property Finance Business Insights Property Finance covers a wide range of topics, but with one thing in common, whether you are a landlord or a developer,
You have got your business up and running, but what next Business Insights All businesses need funds to grow and those businesses which have already established a sound base should find it easier to access funds than a brand new or start up business.
Ten Steps to Interview Success Business Insights New university graduates and ambitious jobseekers are being offered ten key pieces of advice to help them succeed in upcoming job interviews.
Majority of Brits believe that staying in a job too long can DAMAGE your career Business Insights With 44.7% believing the optimum time in a job is between two and five years
Fun Motoring Facts to Drive Quizzers to Distraction this Summer Business Insights So, you think you know a thing or two about cars? Well, OSV might have news for you! As a bit of summer fun, the UK’s leading independent vehicle professionals,
How Green is your Office? Business Insights With the introduction of stricter standards for energy efficiency in commercial buildings under the MEES regulations,
Customers turning their backs on businesses with bad tech Business Insights Three fifths of UK consumers leave a website in less than 30 seconds if it’s ugly or hard to navigate
Seven Things to Consider Before Relocating Your Business Business Insights Business owners are being supplied with useful advice in order to help them keep the stress of relocating their business to a minimum.
How to avoid fly-tipping targeting Business Insights More people are starting to fly-tip across the country and it’s having a detrimental impact on the environment.
The Best Smart Tech Tools That Can Give Your Business A Competitive-Edge Business Insights As a entrepreneur, your efforts should be spent on developing your operations and seeking new opportunities.
10 Social Media Dos and Don’ts Business Insights Researchers from LondonOffices.com have claimed that toxic social media profiles, ill-judged online comments and long forgotten shared photos could prevent job seekers and ambitious grads from getting a foot on the career ladder.
How Much Could You Save by Car Sharing on Your Commute? Business Insights New research from a national commuting survey by leading automotive retailer, Inchcape paints a colourful picture of car sharing potential.
Selfies could put your home at risk this summer Business Insights One in five (19%) Brits admit to posting holiday photos and status updates on social media, while almost one in ten (9%) let their followers know they are going away
UK female employees feel more pressured to go to work ill than male colleagues, study reveals Business Insights Employee services business Personal Group and online doctor service, videoDoc have unveiled the findings of a nationally representative survey of 2,496 UK employees
57% of businesses say they will employ more freelancers than permanent staff by 2020 Business Insights Blended talent pools, made up of a mix of permanent employees, contractors and freelancers will make up the workforce of the future.
Exploring the Lease/Purchase Equation Business Insights Fleet managers will tell you - indeed anyone in the fleet management sector will tell you - that rocketing fuel prices,
The Nine Most Sought After Work Perks that UK Employees Want Business Insights Additional holidays/ sabbaticals and flexible working hours ranked as the biggest priority when it comes to company benefits.
Going ‘gig’ Business Insights UK employment sector set for huge shift: Over 1.5 million people to trade in full-time work for 'the gig economy'
Are We Going Cashless? Business Insights Will cash survive when there are so many easier ways to pay?
Communication – A Tune Up On Tuning In Business Insights "The largest misconception about communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw
Don’t get left behind when it comes to securing your company’s data Business Insights Gianluca Bisceglie, founder and CEO of Visyond, offers a smarter way to manage your spreadsheets
Ready or Not, the GDPR is here! Business Insights It seems, however, that neither business nor regulators are ready.
THE MOT has changed Business Insights In developments that will affect every driver, fleet manager and business owner, there have been some substantial changes as to what is tested during an MOT test and to the fault categories.
How to Handle Job Rejections Business Insights Research has revealed that 61% of respondents cried when being rejected by a potential employer, whilst 57% had drunk alcohol and 14% had even gone back to a previous employer.
Alcohol and Drug misuse Business Insights Every year thousands of employee lives are affected by alcohol and drug misuse, with the employee’s career being one of the first areas to suffer.
Unleashing the UK’s digital potential Business Insights Anne Sheehan, Enterprise Director, Vodafone UK
Tips for staying cool in the office Business Insights Cutting out teas and coffee, investing in a personal fan and only eating small portions are some of the ways that sweltering staff can beat the heat at work.
How Well do you Maintain your Fleet? Business Insights As a business grows, and new vehicles are purchased, the responsibility of the business owner to ensure that they are well maintained,
Will quitting the day job make you happier? Business Insights Study finds that being your own boss is best for wellbeing.
Six Factors Driving Your Office Rent Through the Roof Business Insights Business owners are being urged to get clued up on what could be driving their office rent through the roof so they can avoid having to pay sky-high rates unnecessarily.
Alison Delaney Shares Top Tips On Discovering And Building Your Personal Brand Business Insights Research has suggested that over 90% of consumers are more likely to purchase from an authentic brand, rather than a dishonest brand,
More than a third of drivers unsure they will pass new-look MOT Business Insights 58% of drivers are unaware of the changes to the MOT rules in May
The Great British Staycation Business Insights Who needs abroad when you’ve got Britain, particularly when the weather is as kind to us as during the recent Bank Holiday weekend?
The Dos and Don’ts of Delegation Business Insights One of the toughest lessons any owner manager has to learn is how to delegate.