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'Buzz words' can hinder productivity
The majority of Britons believe buzz words in the workplace can restrict productivity, yet over half still use phrases like ‘in the loop’ and ‘think outside the box’.
Email is not always the best way
Attempting to settle disputes and problems by email is not an effective way to communicate in a business enviroment and can often make things worse, says an expert.
Business regulations 'still time consuming'
A government initiative to reduce the burden of regulations on small firms has not decreased the time it takes to comply, according to figures from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Employees in 'best position to highlight security'
Businesses should assess where data is being held and bear in mind that employees are in the best position to highlight any security issues, according to an expert.
Home working 'set for exponential growth'
The number of employees working from home in the UK is set to increase significantly in the near future as a result of new legislation making the option available to more people.
Home working 'set for exponential growth'
The number of employees working from home in the UK is set to increase significantly in the near future as a result of new legislation making the option available to more people.
Businesses failing to reduce carbon footprint
Companies in the UK can increase their value by reducing their carbon footprints and tackling emissions, says one body.
FSB: Small businesses left out in fuel package
The government's £1 billion fuel poverty package has left out any provisions for SMEs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes.
FSB calling for automatic rate relief
Town halls should automatically include commercial rate relief in the council tax bills issued to SMEs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims.
CBI sees jump in flexible working
The last four years have seen a huge jump in the number of firms offering their staff the chance to work from home, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reports.
Call for wider Manchester congestion charge vote
Greater Manchester's Chamber of Commerce is calling on local authorities to offer more business owners the opportunity to vote on the city's proposed congestion charge, it has been reported.
BPF: Lower rent bad news for small firms
Experts are saying the recent drop in rent on shops is not good news for retail businesses as it will result in lesser availability of premises.
Do not rely on virtual offices, association warns
Although virtual offices can be useful for keeping a business going after a disaster, it can be difficult to rely on them for the long term, an industry expert warns.
Better health and safety info could save £300m, BERR says
Improving the health and safety information available to small firms could save them £300 million in total, the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) claims.
Boris promises support for London's small shops
London mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to help the capital's small shops by ensuring more affordable small premises are available in new developments.
