For many small businesses, recruiting more staff as the business expands is a difficult and time-consuming task. If not completed skilfully and successfully, it can lead to poor hires and more serious time and cost implications. As well as having a negative impact on your employer brand, staff turnover can distract and demotivate other employees. …
Have you ever wondered why some people’s presentations are so good? Well there is a technique you can learn. One tip is don’t use the word thing. Define what that thing is. BEST members were recently treated to a masterclass by Patricia Fripp, probably the best public speaking coach in America. Arranged through one of …
Himanshu Luka takes a careful look at Jeremy Hunt’s budget. Presenting at an April meeting of BEST, Himanshu Luka of KAL Capital Partners gave a detailed exposition of the changes in rates and taxes that had occurred in recent months and particularly as a result of the Spring Budget. Members were told that overall tax …
Cian Duggan shows there’s more than one way. In May, BEST members were treated to a presentation by serial entrepreneur, Cian Duggan. Cian was one of the early members of BEST when he established a company called Carbon Credentials. The company aimed to help companies reduce their carbon footprint long before Climate Change became a …
It’s not enough to rely on governments to solve the climate crisis. There’s a lot that business owners can do and remember, every little helps. Let’s start with your energy use. First you’ve got to measure how much you’re using now. There’s the gas or electricity you’re using to heat and light your premises and …
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BEST members are briefed by Investec. Understanding what’s just happened to the economy following Covid and the Ukraine War is essential for owners of SME businesses in Britain. Predicting what will happen in the coming months and years is even more important and could affect business-owners’ decisions about their pensions and other investments. The members …
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