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Internet saves £418 million in compliance
Companies have saved £418 million a year on employment law, as the administration cost of compliance is reduced with online tools.
Small companies should monitor net usage
Small firms need to introduce policies on personal internet usage at work as almost a third have no limitation at all.
Government to review procurement
A review into the public sector contract procurement process has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which hopes it will lead to a fairer deal for firms.
'Invest in IT' to boost business
Small firms need to encourage more flexible working practices and invest in IT skills to increase productivity.
Companies 'should focus on staff skills'
The current climate makes it more critical for businesses to invest in developing people and increasing their skills.
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Cash flow conundrums
Marc Barber 03/12/2008
As an owner-manager, seeing your cash flow steadily dwindle can seem like the equivalent of death by a thousand cuts. If you are going to be on top of your cashflow, don’t make things harder than they already are by failing to pay attention to the numbers. Have your say »
A corner turned?
Penny Proffit 23/10/2008
Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »
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