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Guest blog from Libby Langley. Coach, mentor, teacher, blogger, marketing and business strategist. When I was growing up, I used my parents’ home phone to call my friends and make arrangements to meet. We agreed on a time and place and then everyone turned up. No cancelling, no “gonna be late, lol” messages. It was …
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When it comes to choosing the right home for your business, an Enterprise Park can be a good place to look. Boxpod visited Oakham Enterprise Park to find out what’s on offer for tenants there. It’s a prime example of reinventing an out of town site and providing more than just bricks and mortar. Well …
It’s a big step. Your entrepreneurial dream started at home, your business has been home-grown. But now you are ready to leave the nest and take on premises. You’re ready to move on from the kitchen table, spare room or garage. Boxpod visited The Business Hut to find out about its first step on the commercial …
It’s a dream come true for Rutland Pies maker Ian Curtis. After years working as a baker for local and national companies, he is standing in his own pie making premises. “It’s nerve racking, going it alone,” Ian says. He was just making pies at home when his dream suddenly became a reality. “I was …
Sometimes you need a big voice and a helping hand Without a shadow of doubt, the Country’s economic recovery is well underway, with some economists predicting GDP growth in excess of three per cent this year. With the UK continuing to build momentum, the future is looking bright for the SME and in 2013[i], 99.9 …
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Running a business is extremely hard work and sometimes unpredictable. But if you play your cards right, you can have the most rewarding job in the world. This advice is designed to help you overcome challenges, choose the right technology and find the perfect work life balance. Here is a guide to creating a great …
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It comes under a lot of criticism – Health and Safety legislation – but ignore it at your peril… Boxpod has caught up with Essential Safety’s Managing Director, Dean Howells, for some timely reminders about what needs to be done to keep you, your staff and visitors safe at work. When moving to communal, multi-occupied, …
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Boxpod finds out how to make clicks count in the world of e-retailing. Turn your website visitors and browsers into buyers. With more than 10 years of e-commerce experience under his belt, Andrew Curran has learned a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t work if you want to make your business succeed …
You want to grow your business and can’t do it without taking on staff. But how do you go about it without making mistakes that could cost in the future? Independent HR consultant Wendy Einon gives her top 5 tips when taking on staff: 1. Clear Job Descriptions and Person Specification which has a clear …