
Government puts 500m into apprenticeship training for non-levy paying employers
The government has started to deliver funding worth almost 500m to in-work training providers as it pushes to create more apprenticeships at small businesses. more»
The government has started to deliver funding worth almost 500m to in-work training providers as it pushes to create more apprenticeships at small businesses. more»
it's easy to let good practice slip when you're in the midst of the Christmas rush, but in fact it is the most important time to check carefully who you are doing business with, writes Rachel Mainwaring, operations director at Creditsafe. more»
The UK government has billions to spend with private sector through public procurement contracts, so how can smaller businesses get a share of the pie? more»
HMRC has been hit with accusations of blatant hypocrisy? after it dropped a contract with a small UK cloud supplier to seal a new deal with online giant Amazon, putting the company out of business. more»
When someone ticks an I agree? box on a web form, they're confirming that they accept the online terms and conditions. However, that doesnt necessarily mean that a legally binding contract will be formed. If you're an online retailer, that could cause real trouble for your business. more»
Competition between businesses leads to greater innovation, better customer service and ultimately ensures that consumers have more choice and receive better deals. But, there are a few situations when competition can legitimately be restricted. more»
The government has announced a series of proposals to bring more small companies into the public supply chain, tightening up the contract selection process with added pressure on large firms. more»
What hidden dangers should business owners be guarding against when it comes to signing contracts electronically? more»
it's easy to make an emotional decision and fight a claim on a point of principle. However, it's important to carefully consider what's best for the business because even when you have a good claim, it may not be economical to pursue. more»
The franchise agreement is one of the two core documents for any franchise. The first thing you will notice when looking at a franchise agreement is that the terms give wide powers to the franchisor. more»