Learning a new language is something that a lot of us would love to do but unfortunately, if it hasn’t happened by the time we’ve left school, then life all too often gets in the way and we find we simply no longer have the time to do it. But it’s certainly a shame that this is often the case, as there are all sorts […]
Whether it is for a job or personal use, you will know the important value of learning different computer skills. You might think that you know it all about a certain computer program, though there are many people out there that might not be familiar with how to use it. If you are looking to complete training for Microsoft Word 2013, then you might be […]
If you work in a front-facing job role, then you will not want to overlook how important customer service is for the business that you work for. If you are a business owner, you should not overlook the need to instil that mentality in all your employees and personal training courses is one way of achieving exactly that. FE News reports on a Bury St […]
If you are a business owner, then you will know that the UK’s hot summer weather meant that most people would not pass up the opportunity for a drink at a bar, restaurant or pub. In fact, it does not have to be warm for some people to make that decision. However, it might be time for different businesses that do not sell alcohol to […]
Any business owner that handles alcohol will know that a personal licence is an essential requirement. However, those who work in the hospitality industry will know how beneficial personal training courses can be for their profession. From training in health and safety to customer service skills, business owners should consider the value of putting more staff with the responsibility of owning a personal licence. The […]
At a time where staff members are trying to do everything they can to impress their bosses, it is not surprising to hear that many employees are not taking their full quota of annual leave. Indeed, the workplace has become so competitive that it is not unrealistic to expect to spend evenings working overtime without extra pay, embarking on additional business training courses, or finishing […]
The number of people who have their own home business has shot up in recent years, quadrupling since 2016. This just shows how many Brits are keen on working from home and being their own boss, despite the added pressures self-employment can bring. According to Admiral Insurance, 4.4 million people work for themselves, while there are also two million freelancers who chose to go solo […]
Avoiding and dealing with sex discrimination should be something that happens throughout all levels of a company, but new research has revealed that there are some FTSE 350 firms that may yet be failing to hit their targets for having women in board positions. Figures released by the Hampton-Alexander Review, which aims to make sure that talented women at the top of their fields are […]
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality and retail industry, as well as schools and colleges, look set to benefit from lots of new innovative ideas designed to help them drive down their energy usage and thus reduce their bills at the same time. As part of the government’s Industrial Strategy, smart technology like meters, an upgraded energy grid, smartphone-controllable household devices and thermostats […]
The majority of small to medium-sized enterprises that sell products are using their homes to store stock, with a new survey revealing this to be the case for 71 per cent of such companies. The Direct Line for Business study found that the most common rooms to keep stock are spare bedrooms, the garage or cupboards, because these keep it out of sight. But nine […]