All in Running a Business
Choosing the right fuel card for your startup or small business can seem confusing, especially when it comes to finding the one that delivers the benefits you need. Fuel is an unavoidable cost, but one you can potentially make some savings on while running an efficient fleet.
Shocking changes and unexpected liquidations have hit the UK retail industry in recent times. Are you giving thought to why would the financial capital of the world be at the centre of the loss of the best of its retail brand?
Having expanded from a team of three people to operating in 23 different markets around the world, with offices in Spain and Hong Kong, I have vast experience of taking a business international, and have the following tips to offer those thinking of doing so:
If you’re a hard-working tradesman, you probably know the importance of having the right tools for the job. The van you choose to work for your business serves as a fitting example. If it’s unreliable, you risk losing precious time, money and clients.
Working in the eye health care industry gives you a lot of different options to choose from, with many choosing to open their own optical practice and follow the path of being an optometrist, or optician.
Of course, it’s not just about the money. It’s no lie that the world renowned fashion designers, brand ambassadors, models, VIPs, and spans of celebs flock to London Fashion Week to get a first-hand glimpse of the future of fashion and to share it far and wide.
After the financial crash in 2008, the UK’s manufacturing industry has seen a slump in its growth. Since then, it’s struggled to get back on its feet and UK manufacturers have been trying to solve the issue of what’s been coined ‘the productivity puzzle’ ever since.
With 30 years managing, commissioning, owning and regulating care services across the UK, I have recruited 1000’s of staff. Along the way I have made mistakes in the rush to fill that vacancy, I hope these life lessons help you avoid the same.
No matter what type of business you have, it is only as good as your staff. It is key that as a business owner, or manager, you are able to retain your staff and ensure they feel valued and looked after.
