Every business, regardless of size, eventually reaches the point where the owner recognizes the fact that expert advice is needed. This is especially true of businesses that are potentially failing and are in need of a kick-start to get them back on track.
A cost-effective way of doing this is to call on the services of a business/management consultant to leverage the more specialized knowledge needed to achieve business goals in the shorter and longer term.
A management consultant’s role
Essentially, a management/business consultant is an outside expert who is brought in to help address internal business issues.…
Uh oh! The office fridge can be a huge bone of contention – who is taking up the most shelf space? Who finished the last of the communal milk? And, who stole somebody’s lunch? The natural response to each of these issues? A comically passive aggressive note, of course! We’ve trawled the internet for the most hilarious office fridge notes around to provide you with some inspiration for any future office fridge dilemmas you might have!
It seems this attempt at a passive aggressive note may have back-fired on Dave a bit!…
Planning an event of any kind, whether it’s going to be a large family party or a corporate event, can be a lot of fun because you get to stretch your creative abilities, work with talented individuals, and see your efforts come to life as the event itself unfolds. But the event planning process can also be a long, tedious, and stressful one that leaves you frazzled, especially when it comes to choosing the venue that will host your event.
Choose a Convenient Location That Sets the Mood for Your Event
When it comes to choosing the right venue, it’s not just about the building itself.…
While reported growth in the UK property market has garnered a significant amount of media interest in recent times, it is important that aspiring real estate investors do not take the plunge too quickly. This is because while the current market may be in a relatively healthy position, it remains vulnerable to sudden change and is generally considered to be one of the most volatile entities in the financial world. It is therefore not for the faint-hearted, so it is important to take a considered approach before making a financial investment.…
Construction is an industry that has seen an incredible improvement over the last few months, with lots of work being given the go ahead. Here are the things that you need to know to set up your own construction business.
Sole Trader, Partnership or Company?
Deciding what to trade as is an important part of setting up your own business. A sole trader will, more often than not, find it quite hard to find work. There are lots of reasons for this, including the fact that clients see sole traders as an employee with all the rights that go with it, and agency are weary of debt transfer and the employment agency legislation that requires workers to be paid under PAYE schemes.…
Any business, whether large of small, must comply with employment law. Employment law establishes the relationship between employee, employer, the government, and trade unions. Also called labor law, it includes the application of contract and tort doctrines, individual employment contracts, and a variety of statutory regulations. The advent of the industrial revolution led to the adoption of employment law, as workers sought better working conditions and rights, while employers sought a less costly, more predictable workforce.
England was the first country to industrialize and face the consequences of capitalist exploitation in an unregulated economic framework.…
Do you love to think outside the box to really move the needle? Chances are you are either guilty of office speak or know someone in the workplace who does. When you’re new to an office environment, it can sometimes feel like a new world, though those who are a little more used to the jargon can sometimes wish they were on another planet…
Thanks to the following infographic by Powwownow, we finally know what the nations truly thinks about office speak.…
With the advent of the internet, it’s easier than ever for small businesses to start up their shop. Given that there’s now no need to buy or rent a physical, brick and mortar shop to start a business, ecommerce had allowed many companies to start up in the world of the internet by offering their products to a wider audience without the costs usually associated with starting up.
The state of things
Given the state of the economy, it’s no surprise that most small businesses are nervous to branch out or prepare for growth.…
The way we live and work has changed quite dramatically in just one generation and now many people earn a living by working from home or do not have to commute to do their work.
This is an opportunity for a better work/life balance but it also presents a challenge if you have to share the same space with your home and work needs, so a successful design for your home office is essential for it to be workable.
Planning your office space
Some people find working from home a very easy transition after maybe years of commuting but others find it a bit of a challenge at first when you consider all the distractions that are around you.…
It’s one of the best cities on the planet to do business, but, even with a sophisticated public transport system, getting to and from any workplace in London is a challenge. During weekday mornings, arriving at work on time is a pipe dream for some. This is why a growing number of firms based in the capital are looking at letting some employees work from home instead.
The end of office culture?
Remote working – or working from home – is a concept which many businesses large and small are warming to.…
