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Burgundy Global's booking service allows its corporate customers to book and track billing online
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Find out why the dotcom boom and bust does not mean the end of e-business. GB speaks to 7 firms who've thrived online
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At the height of the internet boom in 2000 it was possible to describe an idea to a stranger at a drinks party and walk away with a cheque for a million pounds. That is highly unlikely to happen now, but a chance meeting can still bring value in other ways.
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Struggling to make an impact on a room full of people? Is networking a chore, not a pleasurable experience? Then networking strategist Heather White has some tips
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A number of specialist employee benefits consultants can help you set up a flexible benefits scheme
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More than nine out of 10 companies that have introduced flexible benefits say it has helped save money by avoiding giving staff benefits they don't want or need, according to research from benefits consultants Hewitt
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Offering a set of top benefits along with a good salary is no longer enough. Nowadays if you want to get the best staff you have to take the plunge into the world of flexible benefits
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When the crunch comes, most employers naturally worry about how they are going to break the bad news
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The way an employer deals with redundancy also has powerful implications for the survivors. A botched programme can leave a workforce feeling shaken and demoralised
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Making employees redundant is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. We find out how to ease the blow
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The top 10 excuses for late payment – and what to do about them
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What happens if you’ve sent the reminders, provided the documentation, chased on the phone and still nothing happens? Now it’s time to get more serious
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Credit insurance and invoice factoring will not be so necessary if you are adept at collecting your money in the first place.
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So what’s the secret? There are four simple checkpoints – three of them before you even make the sale
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When does a debt turn bad? And how do you handle it? Dealing with poor payers is a small business nightmare. Find out how to cope with tardy customers
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The range of pay varies primarily according to location, experience level, and scope of the job
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Office managers need to be close to the office, and do not need any particular specialist skill, so your local newspaper may well be the best source of candidates
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The most important person in your company? Whether it’s general office upkeep you want or something more all-encompassing, your office manager is key to a co-ordinated workplace.
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Two firms, two approaches and two widely different results
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If you've done all you can but you still find yourself before the beak, make sure you've got everything at your disposal to fight your corner
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If you do discipline or ultimately dismiss an employee then try to document all you can and ensure that the employee in question has a witness and is fully aware that it is a disciplinary matter
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If you've got a comprehensive policy your chances of finding yourself at tribunal will be greatly reduced
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Remember, it doesn't take much for a member of staff or ex-employee to make a claim. They just file a single IT1 form, which is the starting pistol to months of trauma and case preparation
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To save money, time and the hassle of dealing with a grievance that threatens to go to an employment tribunal, don’t let it occur in the first place
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How to make sure it's not your business they pick on
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