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Are you a Business Owner finding it difficult to find time to work on your business? Practical help is at hand
What many SMEs need is practical, trusted and proven advice at the right time. Too much and it can be overwhelming, too little and its ineffective, but proven nuggets delivered at the right time can be the difference in Thriving rather than just surviving.
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Diana V 27 January 2012

Forget about Friday 13th - Monday 16th January has been named as 'Blue Monday' - apparently the most depressing day of the year. Really?
Today 16th January is designated as Blue Monday and apparently the most depressing day of the year. Think last year it was 24th January. Whatever date it is how can Employers reduce the stress and anxiety of its employees
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Diana V 16 January 2012
Are you a wallflower? Pleasant but sadly instantly forgettable?
In just 5 simple steps Chris Olchawski will show you how your customers will eagerly await your emails and your calls and you will be remembered for all the right reasons!
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Diana V 05 January 2012
Who owns the Company Twitter account?
Are you a business owner whose staff operate the company's Twitter and Facebook account? Do you have policies in place as to who owns the account and what happens when the employee leaves your company?..... No? then read on.
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Diana V 19 December 2011
How do you find a reliable, reputable Will-writing professional?
It is all too easy to be parted from our hard earned money by so called Professionals.The writing of a legally binding Will reflecting our wishes and bequests is paramount. None of us can escape the inevitable. Read on to ensure your will is what you want.
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Julia U 10 December 2011
Is it the HR Dept that is to blame for taking the fun out of the Work Christmas 'Do'?
Are you an employer who likes to hold a Christmas party to thank your staff for their hard work over the year?. Did you realise that you can be liable for the actions of your staff as the party is an extension of the workplace?
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Diana V 06 December 2011
As an Employer do you have a policy on Anti Bullying?
Bullying in whatever form is never acceptable, but as an employer are you aware of your responsibilities in setting an example to ensure any success of an anti harassment policy?
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Diana V 21 November 2011
Is the rise of Social Media causing you problems in the workplace?
The rise in popularity of Social Media in particular Facebook and Twitter is costing British firms billions of pounds a year in lost productivity. Many SMEs do not have any policies in place to say what is or isn't acceptable. It could cost you!!
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Diana V 08 November 2011
Will it be bust or boom for your business in 2012?
The old adage Fail to Plan and you will plan to fail. Never more true than now. So what are you planning for your business in 2012? Have you written it down? Shared it with others? No! Are you planning to fail.........?
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Diana V 06 November 2011
Employers do you give gifts to your Employees? Consider these points first
Christmas gifts, Secret Santa the office Christmas party are all fraught with potential claims. Here is sound advice from Joy Arkley of the HR Dept West Wales
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Diana V 31 October 2011
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