Wednesday, November 17

Small business owner bricks up wrong bank for not lending

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One of today’s oddest stories comes from Dorset, where a disgruntled property developer bricked up the door of a branch of Barclays in protest at not being granted a loan – despite the fact that it wasn’t his bank.

Read more herehttp://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1031158/small-business-owner-bricks-wrong-bank-not-lending/

Improve your debt collections

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Many business owners find that continual late payments can contribute to negative cash flow. We look at ways to improve your debt collections.

Read more herehttp://www.eaassociates.co.uk/content/business/business-finance/managing-costs/improve-your-debt-collections.html?u=40c0aE44&m=7736

Taking the hit and miss out of hiring

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The quality of the people who work for you is one of the most important factors in the success of your business, but recruiting can be a hit and miss affair. The key to successful hiring is to develop a recruitment plan.

Read more herehttp://www.eaassociates.co.uk/content/business/your-employees/recruiting-staff/taking-the-hit-and-miss-out-of-hiring.html?u=40c0aE44&m=7736

78% of entrepreneurs 'wouldn't work with Suralan'

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Apparently, most entrepreneurs wouldn't accept a job with Alan Sugar, even with the £100k salary. Then again, would most entrepreneurs accept any job?

Read more herehttp://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1037525/78-entrepreneurs-wouldnt-work-suralan/

Small firms bridle at pension strong-arm

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Improving private sector pension provision is a laudable aim. But the new rules will inevitably cost SMEs time and money.

Read more herehttp://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1037672/small-firms-bridle-pension-strong-arm/

Make the most of staff appraisals

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It is important to hold regular staff appraisals even if you have just one employee.

Read more herehttp://www.eaassociates.co.uk/content/business/your-employees/managing-your-staff/make-the-most-of-staff-appraisals.html?u=40c38F45&m=7834

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