Archive / October
Yorkshire business awards hails 'survivors'
Awards speeches in Leeds hail manufacturing as Britain's economic strength, according to the Yorkshire Post.
Young entrepreneurs offered survival tips
New initiative will offer new business owners advice on riding out recession.
Workplace lunches 'should be banned'
Lunchtimes away from the computer are healthy and productive, according to an expert.
West Midlands skills 'on the rise'
Study finds skills have improved but region still lags behind national average.
Training cuts 'not a good idea'
Invest in training, say business experts.
Top 10 to battle for Start-Up Stars Awards
Nation's top new businesses compete for record prize.
Success of charity shops stems from 'giving people what they want'
Good customer service has helped charity shops to increase profits, it has been suggested.
Strong leadership training is "crucial"
Employees need leadership training to help a business succeed, an expert has suggested.
Scarborough entrepreneurs show the UK who's boss
Scarborough business people have helped scoop a national award for turning the town's fortunes around.
Recession threat "here to stay"
Small businesses are bracing themselves for a rough next quarter, according to a report.
Power industry welcomes National Skills Academy
NSA could train 69,000 apprentices for power industry within first three years.
Peer-to-peer business training receives praise
Peer-to-peer business training is an excellent way of helping employees to learn, a Business Link representative has suggested.
More women "are willing to take the risk" in business
More women are succeeding in business now because more are willing to take risks, an expert has said.
More government contracts for SMEs will boost economy, say groups
Greater share of public sector work for small businesses will help at local and national level, advocates claim.
Midlands 'faces skills shortage'
Business chiefs in the Midlands are concerned a lack of workplace skills will affect the future of the local economy.
Medical device secures business awards for Wolverhampton firm
Pioneering work secures prizes for Black Country research business.
Makro attributes growth to good customer service
Customer service helped with success, Makro suggests.
Lifelong learning could lead to dream job
Managers are seeking new challenges in the current economic environment, according to Lifelong Learning UK.
Keep experienced staff, expert says
Employees over 50 are a valuable asset for companies looking to weather hard economic times, according to the Age and Employment Network.
ICT skills 'needed'
Small businesses are struggling to find employees with the right ICT skills, according to a report.
Hutton vows to improve work quality
Business secretary says he wishes increase the commitment of staff and productivity.
Harrow council aims to improve public service
Harrow council makes service modifications in light of Customer Care Week.
FSB "lifeline to enterprises"
A new financial helpline aims to offer more free support to small businesses, it says.
End-to-end customer service 'creates business winners'
Good customer service can help set a company apart from its competition, it has been suggested.
E-learning 'part of the training mix'
Value-for-money training can be provided in part through e-learning, an expert says.
Denham unveils new skills academies
Minister confirms four successful applications for new National Skills Academies.
Darling says small firms will get support
Small businesses could find getting credit during the crisis is not impossible, as the government talks with banks about releasing funding.
Customer service award for business boosting boss
Manchester businessman picks up customer service award.
CIPD: Gvt should invest in management training
The right training will support UK plc for decades to come, says a business organisation.
CES 'proud of customer service record'
Customer service is important to CES, it has been claimed.
Cascade training sessions 'winning support from workers'
Cascade training is proving to be a hit at Morgan Stanley, it has been reported.
Businesses 'turning to SEO in downturn'
Marketing method a "high value tactic" during tough times.
Businesses "can't afford" not to train workers
It is important for businesses of all sizes to train workers properly, it has been suggested.
Business help announced by government
Small businesses could improve their chances of survival in a recession by training staff using government money, the skills secretary John Denham says.
Bus drivers 'learn better language skills'
Bus drivers in the West Midlands are being encouraged by their employers to learn better language skills, according to a report.