SME's
The benefits of outsourcing
Published: 20 April 2007
Not so long ago, outsourcing was the preserve of the biggest companies. International organisations, such as Andersen Consulting (Accenture), set up dedicated services that enabled large businesses to have information technology, payroll and other “back-office” functions managed by teams of specialists.
The rules of distraction
Published: 05 April 2007
The most frequent complaint made by owner-managers of small and medium-sized businesses is that they are burdened by too much regulation. Rules about employment, health and safety, waste disposal and tax - to name a few - are now so plentiful and often so complex that entrepreneurs sometimes feel that dealing with them can take up as much time as developing their businesses.
Online gaming: Gambling on a third party service
Published: 03 April 2007
Me And My Partner: The restaurateurs who absolutely don't do offices
Published: 03 April 2007
Business ethics: Modern day morality tales
Published: 03 April 2007
Adventures In Micro-Business: How to raise finance and patent your ideas
Published: 03 April 2007
Warding off hospital superbugs
Published: 03 April 2007
Roger Trapp: Gordon Brown's tinkering does not encourage enterprise
Published: 03 April 2007
Another Gordon Brown Budget, another exercise in tinkering. Sure, the Chancellor made his usual nods in the direction of enterprise with such measures as a £50,000 annual allowance for investment in plant and machinery, allowances to enable small businesses to train employees in basic skills and an expansion of the research and development tax credit scheme. But few appeared convinced.
Small Business Profile: Vetline Direct
Published: 03 April 2007
Putting people first
Published: 23 March 2007
When entrepreneurs set themselves up in business, employment issues don't tend to be topmost in their minds. Ensuring that there's a market for their goods or services, worrying about production, or securing finance usually loom much larger. But it doesn't take long before human resources (HR) matters start to become an issue.
Upgrade without a fuss
Published: 07 March 2007
Why the best MBAs teach as many different business cultures as possible
Published: 06 March 2007
When Harvey Pownall, based in London, was struggling to source a reference for his distance-learning MBA assignment, he turned to his business school's internet notice board for help. "Luckily for me, someone in Mexico came up with the answer," he says.
Adventures In Micro-Business: How can I handle my employee's drink problem?
Published: 06 March 2007
Me And My Partner: A performance development consultancy that goes for gold
Published: 06 March 2007
Small Business Profile: The Trinket Box
Published: 06 March 2007
Book Review: Your Ethical Business, by Paul Allen
Published: 06 March 2007
Roger Trapp: British companies can make their mark - but not without Brown's backing
Published: 06 March 2007
It is a good bet that in what is expected to be his last Budget speech later this month Chancellor Gordon Brown will once again seek to establish his credentials as a promoter of enterprise. Indeed, the word has become almost as popular in his lexicon as prudence.
Growing businesses: An ex-Army officer and his tree-top adventure company
Published: 06 March 2007
Craigslist: The flea market that's got Wall Street jumpy
Published: 06 March 2007
It's getting easier to talk
Published: 21 February 2007
Not so long ago, call centres were the sole preserve of large companies. Only utilities and other big corporate organisations could afford the buildings, technology and people required. But the latest developments in internet technology are changing all that.
Small firms, big choices
Published: 09 February 2007
The revelation that lending to small businesses under the Government's Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme nearly halved last year is seen by many as evidence of the difficulties faced by new enterprises when seeking the funds they need to grow.
Roger Trapp: Start-ups should not be reluctant to invest in ICT
Published: 28 January 2007
Introducing a pocket-sized calling card
Published: 28 January 2007
The mums who fight nits on the net
Published: 28 January 2007
Me And My Partner: 'We met over a relay baton'
Published: 28 January 2007
