The Small Business Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 24, 2010 Today, Alistair Darling revealed the budget for the coming year. In truth, there is little new money in this budget for SME’s, and little of real substance to help those that are struggling. billion one-off growth package”.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more. I think you get the idea.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 25, 2023

The survey also finds that 40 percent of companies now have a public net-zero strategy, and 43 percent have allotted over 20 percent extra budget to sustainability and net-zero initiatives, indicating an increasingly widespread commitment to climate action at the board level.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. « Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. There are so many options and the prices range from budget to, shall we say, extravagant! meetings with our suppliers are completely optional. We have selected a specific number of suppliers in key areas. Assist Travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly when it comes to business travel. There are so many options and the prices range from budget to, shall we say, extravagant! Our suppliers know these are the predicaments faced by assistants. Why should you attend Assist Travel? What are the key themes?

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Success

MARCH 12, 2022

With companies dealing with lingering COVID-related uncertainty , supply chain shortages and inflation, those business owners who do decide to travel will be focused on stretching their travel budgets as far as possible. Product and service information are the sole responsibility of the author.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

For example, so many of us are asked to organise events, manage projects, procure services and suppliers, manage budgets and recruit for new staff. I think this is also a good question to ask yourself because sometimes assistants can be given work that is totally outside of their job description.

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In a period when every penny counts, there are a number of simple ways to stretch the household budget and make your money work harder for you. Suppliers usually give additional discounts for direct bank payments as this saves them money. However, check statements regularly to make sure both the right amount and supplier are involved.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 26, 2022

is within its constrained budget. Simon Cotter, Account Manager at Kinnarps said, “We needed to provide over 1000 lockers for the council, so we sought a supplier that had an innovative and stylish lock solution with enough available stock. The council sought a storage solution that: can be used on temporary basis. is easy to manage.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Stretching your budgets into the realms of SEO and online marketing can often be tricky. Suppliers are a great one for this as they want to link out to all the great companies they supply to, so it’s a win, win. Even with an incredibly tight budget there are a number of tools available to you, such as exploring social.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. There are so many options and the prices range from budget to, shall we say, extravagant! Why should you attend Assist Travel? Book your place now. Powered by Eventbrite.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. Often there are required suppliers and service providers such as audio/visual vendors, or caterers who you must use when working with a specific venue. For example, a summer gathering in a space with a rooftop garden might be magical.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Not only that, but time tracking data is also invaluable for making more accurate time estimates and budgets for future projects and tasks. Procurement managers may also choose to record employee phone calls with suppliers. That eliminates a lot of the guesswork involved with monitoring remote workers, which is a definite plus.

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On The Job

APRIL 30, 2009

Can you come in under budget on a project? Did you find a mistake from a supplier that shows your company was overcharged? The boss's boss is probably breathing down his neck to find ways to cut costs and work more efficiently, so anything you can do in that area will score points. Look for bottom-line results.

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Allwork

JUNE 19, 2023

What they don’t like is having only one supplier. Jonathan Price [00:23:59] Yes, well yeah, the important things that people that matter and advertising budgets and energy efficiency, all of these things are going to be hugely important in the future.

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Note that both Simulate and Crystal currently generate flash (SWF files) which means they won't run on ipads although I believe the suppliers both have plans for HTML5.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Another factor is that they simply don’t have the budget for it, especially if they have staff that need expensive professional qualifications and CPD programmes. You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Darling pledges help for SMEs : The Chancellor announced proposals to help small businesses in his pre-Budget report.Alistair Darling committed £500 million for a capital growth fund to support small businesses and an extension to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Business cuts back on training and hours in bid to hang onto staff : A new survey by the Australian Industry Group has revealed that a third of companies are planning to cut their training budgets in the next 12 months, as entrepreneurs fight… India Inc’s business confidence surges, says CII : The business confidence of India Inc.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Top companies recognize how this tremendous force can bring customer satisfaction, able suppliers to productively be in involved in the company’s best interest, and consequently mean profitability as all the cogs operate in a synchronized manner. The last few years have been a time for slashed training budgets.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 15, 2007

Budget – create a budget and put it in your cash-flow. Keep up to date – update your cost sheet on a regular basis. Mark-up – make sure you review your mark-up on a regular basis to protect your margins. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

In an age of corporate scandals, suspicious customers, and budgets with very little breathing room, there is simply no substitute for being an ethical company. When doing business, I think most of us would consider strong ethics and integrity to be top of the list of qualities we seek out in business partners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses at Easter » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? As a customer I always appreciate a smile, a thank you and personal service. So why shouldn’t I strive to give my customers the same? The answer is that I do. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

FPB warns that removing ‘green’ fuel tax incentive will further alienate small firms : The FPB is questioning the Government’s commitment to helping small firms switch to environmentally friendly fuels, following an announcement in the 2008 Budget that it is to remove a tax incentive for investing in ‘green’ biofuels.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Most notably because of exchange rate risk which makes it hard to budget. Keep overheads to a minimum, review and change your suppliers if there not giving you the best value for money and service. I hope that helps to alleviate any money problems. Promote your value for money. Cheapest isn’t the best.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Managing A Small Business In A Recession by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 10, 2007 Here in the UK we had the “ Pre Budget Report &# yesterday. The government set out it’s plans to get small business owners to pay more tax , they increased capital gains tax by 90%. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

I have a book coming out this summer, Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget that addresses this and more. Knowing where you stand will help you figure out what to communicate or address in your branding. Great post! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Rewriting bank regulations will hurt small businesses : In the typical fashion, Congress is now attempting to solve a “crisis&# by creating a new government agency with an unlimited budget and almost unlimited regulatory powers. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

the changes to capital gains tax in the 2007 Pre-Budget Report will further undermine the attractiveness of the Uk as a place to grow a business. Professor Davide Sola, the report’s author and dean of the ESM said: “The tax system for small businesses in the UK is becoming less competitive. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

Additionally, I monitor my budget and spending closely, which helps me ensure that I don’t overspend despite using a credit card. The reason I am able to charge all of my transactions to my credit card is because I know that I have the money in my account to pay off my credit card bill in full every single month.

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