April, 2009

Welcome back after the Easter break everyone. Time away gives us all time to reflect and think about what we need to do in our professional lives. Unfortunately, given the increasing number of unemployed - especially those in middle management - the skills and experience of many are going unused....

We all need a bit tender loving care - and customers are no exception, which is why we've produced a guide illustrating some steps you can take to gain more business from your existing customers. Here's a taste of what you'll find: "Whoever first observed that "a bird in the hand is worth two in the...

This is a story on the BBC website on a just-published Microsoft security report, which states that more than 97% of all e-mails sent over the net are unwanted. Ed Gibson, chief cyber security advisor at Microsoft, said the rise in spam was due to traditional organised crime figures moving away from...

New legislation means that millions of parents with older children how have the right to ask their employers for flexible work arrangements. Although this is only an ‘ask' it should help all parents - especially women - who are juggling work / life balance. Read the full story on the BBC website . ...

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation , the home business company, and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to start a business from home' We're seeing something happen in the world of home business; every day we hear from people turning their hobby into a way of making a living...