Leaders have been advised to demonstrate their leadership qualities at every opportunity in order to achieve organisational success, hrmagazine.co.uk reports. Leadership expert Naheed Mirza noted that many individuals fail to grasp the opportunities which exerting their leadership offers. This, she warned, could lead to a disconnect in the workplace. To resolve this, Mirza urged business […]
Avoid a New Year tax bill, claims expenses expert
Dealing with the enormous amount of Christmas expenses can be a difficult time for those who have just started their own recruitment franchise. However, one expert has collated some of the most common ways to avoid an unexpected tax bill in the new year. Sanjay Parekh, Managing Director at webexpenses, highlighted that sending out Christmas cards […]
BFA publishes new code of ethics
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has released its updated ‘Guide to the Code of Ethics’, thebfa.org reports. Essential to both franchisers, franchisees and those considering franchise opportunities, the revised guide clearly explains what behaviours constitute ‘good franchising practice’. The new book no doubt covers all aspects of the industry, from the initial franchise agreement to managing employees. Until now, the […]
Email still top for customer service interactions
A new study has revealed that consumers prefer email marketing to being contacted via social media networks, financial-news.co.uk reports. Marketing is a very important consideration for anyone who is about to start a franchise or launch a new product – doing it well can increase awareness of and engagement with a brand, all leading to healthy […]
Over-50s most likely to work for themselves
Over-50s are fuelling the rise in Brits deciding to work for themselves, according to official figures. A report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has indicated that the amount of self-employed 50 to 64-year-olds living in the country has risen by 15 per cent in the past four years, whilst there has been a […]
Integrate HR with rest of workforce, says expert
Business owners have been urged to integrate HR staff with the rest of their workforce. Carol Carson, who is HR director at windscreen repair franchise Autoglass, has claimed that HR staff will find employee engagement a much easier task if they are close to other employees on a daily basis. In an article for hrzone.co.uk, […]
Branding is a business owner’s first job, says expert
Building a great brand is the first thing any business owner should do, it has been claimed. Julie Cottineau, who is the founder of brand consultancy BrandTwist, has stated that branding is a job that should be completed long before any product is sold or any marketing material is sent out. In a blog for […]
Most business owners consider economic climate before financial decisions
More than nine out of ten small business owners admit their financial decisions are influenced by the national economy, according to a new poll. The survey conducted by The Local Corporation, indicated that marketing decisions were amongst the main decisions swayed by the economic climate, with 40 per cent claiming they have considered cutting advertising budgets. […]
‘One-in, Two-out’ rule to reduce red tape for businesses
Business minister Michael Fallon has announced that for every new business regulation that comes in and increases costs, twice that amount needs to be made up in bureaucracy savings. The so-called ‘One-in, Two-out’ rule, effective from January 2013, should help reduce the amount of red tape businesses, franchise services or voluntary organisations will have to […]
