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.
A good NED for business: Choosing a non-executive director
Non-executive directors are not just for the big corporates. Louise Druce looks at the benefits for small businesses.
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Agency workers deal 'disastrous' for small firms
A deal reached between government and employers to give agency workers the same rights as full-time staff after 12 weeks in a job is a huge blow for S...
Don't fear flexible working, small firms told
Entrepreneurs running small businesses should not fear government plans to extend flexible working, an expert has said.Phil Flaxton, chief executive o...
The changing face of remote working
As Work Wise Week 2008 begins, Anton Levchuk, director of marketing at Famatech, examines where we are with remote working.Remote and home working is ...
Government to extend flexi-working right
The right to flexible working is to be extended to parents of children up to the age of 16 under new plans unveiled by the government today.Ministers ...
Flexible working: The tools an SME needs
With Work Wise Week and National Work From Home Day happening this week and next small and medium sized business owners across the UK are, once again,...
Millions ditch the office for home
Millions of people did not turn up for work this morning but they won't be facing a telling off by their boss tomorrow as today is National Work from ...
Managing talent
With the labour market showing no signs of immediate change, more businesses are recognising that effective talent management is the key to making a d...
Getting the most of flexible working
Entrepreneurs of new and established businesses are recognising that technology is now available to allow them and their staff to work productively an...
Hiring staff: Getting the basics right
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that starting your own business can pose a number of challenges. With so many factors to consider, includin...
The happy art of networking
Former Dragons' Den panellist Doug Richard a networking how to guide for the shy and polite. Click here.
Boot Camp: PR and social media secrets from the experts
The Business Factory Boot Camp is training four entrepreneurs in PR, social media and marketing. Read what our expert mentors have told them and see what they achieve. Find out more.
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