Are you looking to outsource a social media manager for your business? Here are 5 questions to ask when you are looking to hire a Social Media Manager. 1. Have they been using Social Media for a while? You don’t really want a new kid off the block managing the credibility of your business online…
Small businesses are struggling to find school leavers with relevant skills, according to a new report from the British Chambers of Commerce. Over half, 55% of the 2000 companies surveyed said they wanted to increase workforce numbers. But more than half also said it was difficult to find the right people. Almost half of respondents…
At the end of last month, Facebook debuted a step-by-step online guide aimed at helping small businesses use the social networking site. The company describes the new site as a ‘online education centre’ for its users giving information about how to set up a profile page and create targeted advertising on the site. The timing…
As a manager, you are legally responsible for the health and safety of your employees. A high-quality health and safety induction for new employees will help you meet your responsibilities. For many businesses, all that’s required is a basic series of tasks set by the HSE governing body and have lots of information available to…
Have you got the “riot” measures in place for your employees? Most small businesses have woken this morning to face the aftermath of the riots taken places across the UK with the situation expected to be an ongoing concern for businesses located in the areas. Is your business adequately equipped to deal with the HR…
Taking a valued customer out for a three-course lunch or sending a client a bottle of champagne as a thank you gift can be an important part of a maintaining a good working relationship. But upcoming reforms have made many small firms question whether wining and dining clients will remain straightforward. Will the Bribery Act…