Umbrella company contractors with international skills could find themselves in demand after Vince Cable said people with such skills were in short supply.
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could be in demand » Read the full story
The Forum of Private Business is warning companies that they could alienate their workers, including umbrella contractors, if they scrap this year’s office Christmas party.
Are scrooge employers alienating their staff this Christmas? » Read the full story
Despite all the publicity surrounding Project Merlin, umbrella company contractors might be surprised to learn that a large proportion of businesses in the UK are unaware of its existence.
Well over 50% of UK firms do not know about Project Merlin » Read the full story
A new survey by international office space supplier, Regus, suggests that the UK’s SMEs are turning to contractors to help them through the uncertain economic times.
Are SMEs relying more and more on umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Contractors may have noticed that the customer service they receive from small businesses is not always as good as they would expect it to be.
Small businesses need to up their level of customer service » Read the full story
Private sector suppliers, including limited company contractors, are focusing increasingly on their cashflow and threatening clients with legal action if they do not settle their invoices in a timely manner.
Limited company contractors get tough on debtors » Read the full story
Contractors might be interested to learn the UK workers do not have quite such a strong sense of work ethics as some of their global counterparts.
Are umbrella company contractors an ethical bunch? » Read the full story
Despite the slow growth in the UK economy, contractors such as those working through umbrella companies are doing surprisingly well, according to a new survey by the PCG.
Contractors are doing well despite the slow growing economy » Read the full story
A lack of internships and entry-level jobs could lead to a lost generation of graduates, HR directors are warning.
Are we losing a generation of graduates? » Read the full story
New research suggests that the personal finances, and private lives, of a lot of small business owners are suffering because of the rising costs associated with running their own company.
SMEs boost cash flow by dipping into owners’ personal wealth » Read the full story
The government is planning to accredit more lenders to offer loans to SMEs under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.
Can SMEs benefit from the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme? » Read the full story
New research from Aviva shows that around 10% of small firms in the UK are worried they might have to close this year if trading conditions do not improve.
Umbrella company contractors – is your client going to close this year? » Read the full story
Last week’s GDP figures from the Office for National statistics confirmed growth of just 0.2% in the second quarter of this year.
Sluggish growth and rising costs prevents SMEs expanding » Read the full story
The UK’s major high street banks are recruiting staff, both current and retired, to act as volunteer mentors to help small businesses thrive.
UK banks recruit volunteer SME mentors » Read the full story
The government must make good on its promise to open up the market if recruitment agencies are to help implement its ICT strategy, according to the REC Technology group.
Recruitment agencies can help government ICT strategy » Read the full story
SMEs must beware the Bribery Act, according to a congress that took place in Brighton earlier this month.
Time is running out to prepare for the Bribery Act » Read the full story
