Six tips for improving the overall efficiency of your team
Business owners can't expect efficiency to improve just because they tell their employees it must. Each team member needs to be motivated. more»
Training
Rural businesses embrace digital economy but suffer from skills and training gap
A lack of skills and training in remote areas means rural business owners still face barriers when it comes to digital adoption. more»
HMRC urged to give self-employed full tax breaks for learning new skills
Giving self-employed workers full tax breaks for skills training would help Britain's smallest firms exploit the opportunities of a modern economy, the Federation of Small Businesses has claimed. more»
In-work training plummets following introduction of Apprenticeship Levy
The number of in-work training placements at UK businesses has plummeted since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April, government figures have shown. more»
Research centres combine to create a powerhouse for entrepreneurial training
The Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) and the New Entrepreneurs Foundation (NEF) have joined forces to create a new entrepreneurial powerhouse. more»
Government urged to reform apprenticeship funding for small firms
The number of young apprentices joining UK firms fell by 41 per cent in the last year, according to official figures, leading to calls for government to reform how apprenticeship funding is delivered to small business owners. more»
Bank of England launches banknote checking scheme for counterfeits
The Bank of England has launched a new scheme to promote banknote checking at the point of sale at cash-handling businesses, via targeted staff training. more»
Self-employment advice from satchel entrepreneur Julie Deane Take incremental steps
Cambridge Satchel Company founder Julie Deane spoke to Business Advice about the current state of self-employment in Britain and offered up the advice she wishes shed been given before stepping into the unknown of business ownership. more»
Launching a football agency on a shoestring taught these co-founders resourcefulness
London entrepreneurs Tyrelle McLeod-Bentley and Junior OseI Tutu started Soccer Assist with an investment of just 200, and were forced to launch their business three months early thanks to extraordinarily high demand. more»
Want to thrive as a business leader? Improve your negotiating skills
By developing a few key negotiating skills you can thrive as a leader whilst staying true to your personality, write authors Karen Meager and John McLachlan. more»
