As a small business owner, employees are your greatest asset but they do require a bit of managing!

This section covers how to effectively track down and get the very best out of your workforce. Subjects covered include recruiting staff, employee benefits and rewards, retaining employees and effective staff development.

Why you need to be in London on 16 November

2009-09-29 18:36 - 4623 reads
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On 16 November we're organising one of the biggest free business events of 2009. Here's why we recommend that you join us.

HMRC offers free advice for businesses

2009-09-22 10:47 - 1554 reads
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HM Revenue and Customs has co-ordinated business advice open days for several years and another programme of these popular free events has just been launched.

Video: James Caan on turning your company into an ideas factory

2009-08-27 16:47 - 3757 reads
James Caan, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den panellist
How do you encourage innovation among your workforce which benefits your company? In this web chat, Dragons' Den judge James Caan reveals all.
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Video web chat: Could your business benefit from an apprentice?

2009-08-24 11:06 - 1654 reads
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Watch our web TV show and find out how apprenticeships could benefit your business.

Getting work done on the move

2009-08-21 10:41 - 1621 reads
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Technology correspondent Jon Wilcox continues his look back at BT's Business Experience event, including business mobility and flexible working solutions.

Web TV show: Is your business prepared for swine flu?

2009-07-28 10:43 - 2140 reads
Catch it, bin it, kill it - swine flu
Swine flu could have serious consequences for small businesses so ensuring that you are properly prepared is essential. Watch this web TV show to find out how to go about it.
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Video: Fill the skills gap in your business

2009-07-03 17:16 - 1447 reads
employees
Is your workforce losing key expertise in the downturn? Log onto our Web TV show for expert advice on filling the skills void in your company.
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How to beat the recession: 10 things to do in the next 10 days

2009-06-17 18:42 - 3684 reads - 4 comments
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Robert Craven urges entrepreneurs to spend the next couple of weeks following one tip a day to fight back and survive the economic downturn.

Leading in difficult times

2009-06-01 10:58 - 1218 reads
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Is your business under pressure? Neil Twogood gives 10 tips to help entrepreneurs provide more effective leadership.

Ride out the recession by spring cleaning your business

2009-05-18 11:12 - 1699 reads
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Spring clean your business and tidy up your finances; it’s going to be a bumpy ride, says Paul Webb.
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