Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 30.11.2023 Tips to help small businesses with the cost of energy in 2024 – BusinessWise Spiralling energy prices are hitting us all. What can businesses do to keep their costs down? Our Expert of the Week Darren Chapman, a member of the not-for-profit networking group BusinessWise and representative of Utility Warehouse, offers some ideas. […]
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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 23.11.2023 My PR and media predictions for 2024 – Fiona Scott Our Expert of the Week Fiona Scott, of Scott Media, takes a look at the attention-grabbing trends for 2024. The media is evolving and changing at a rapid pace and this increasingly becomes evident when you work in a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 16.11.2023 Managing staff sickness in cold and flu season – The HR Dept Peter Jones of The HR Dept stifles a sneeze and urges business owners to draw up a sickness policy. As the sound of sneezes ring out around the office, the weather closes in and it’s still dark when your […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 08.11.2023 Could Working From Home lead to lower salaries? – CMD Recruitment Post-Covid working arrangements have been one of the biggest shake-ups in employment trends in recent years – now they could have a big impact on workers’ pay packets, as Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment explains. Since the pandemic, many […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday November 30 2023 Tips to help small businesses with the cost of energy in 2024 – BusinessWise Spiralling energy prices are hitting us all. What can businesses do to keep their costs down? Our Expert of the Week Darren Chapman, a member of the not-for-profit networking group BusinessWise and representative of Utility Warehouse, offers some ideas. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday November 23 2023 My PR and media predictions for 2024 – Fiona Scott Our Expert of the Week Fiona Scott, of Scott Media, takes a look at the attention-grabbing trends for 2024. The media is evolving and changing at a rapid pace and this increasingly becomes evident when you work in a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday November 16 2023 Managing staff sickness in cold and flu season – The HR Dept Peter Jones of The HR Dept stifles a sneeze and urges business owners to draw up a sickness policy. As the sound of sneezes ring out around the office, the weather closes in and it’s still dark when your […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday November 8 2023 Could Working From Home lead to lower salaries? – CMD Recruitment Post-Covid working arrangements have been one of the biggest shake-ups in employment trends in recent years – now they could have a big impact on workers’ pay packets, as Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment explains. Since the pandemic, many […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday November 1 2023 Your brand matters more now than ever – BusinessWise Your brand needs to create impact, make an impression, and demonstrate your expertise, all in a matter of seconds, says BusinessWise member Mike Land of Nickel Design. I have been living and breathing design and branding for more than […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday October 25 2023 Autumn Statement: what the Chancellor might unveil – Optimum Professional Services Income tax is unlikely to rise, but there are plenty of stealth taxes for Jeremy Hunt to utilise when he presents his Autumn Statement next month, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. The Autumn Statement has been set […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday October 18 2023 Don’t dump debris down your drains – BusinessWise BusinessWise member Darren Gillam, of Swindon-based Drain Developments, unblocks and surveys drains and supports good drainage on new build sites for both commercial and domestic premises. His message to Business Biscuit readers is: ‘don’t dump debris down your drains’. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday October 11 2023 Word of mouth: why it’s still the golden rule of marketing – Resolution Design Getting your customers to recommend your business to others takes work, says Emma Hart of Resolution Design As small business owners and SMEs, you will be aware of the benefits that word-of-mouth marketing can bring. A good word from […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday October 4 2023 Unlocking success: the crucial role of cash flow planning – Albert Goodman All businesses live and die by cash flow, says Chris Lewis, partner at chartered accountants Albert Goodman. Every business across the South West, be it a start-up, a scale-up, an LLC or PLC, a charity or a co-operative, will […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 27 2023 What should I include in my CV? – CMD Recruitment Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment explains what to include in a CV… and what to leave out. Whether you are writing your CV for the first time or sprucing up an existing CV for a new job hunt, it […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 20 2023 Protecting your business for 2023 and beyond – Dave Southby Financial Planning Life events can mean that a business owner’s financial future can literally evaporate without protection, advice and support says Dave Southby of Dave Southby Financial Planning. Running your own business is something which can be overwhelming, and time-consuming and […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 13 2023 Are you feeling the September surge? – The HR Dept You may not have heard of the September surge, but you have probably felt it before, says Peter Jones of The HR Dept Swindon & Wiltshire. The ‘September surge’ is a relatively new term, used to describe an uptick […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 6 2023 Five Business Tips for 2023 & 2024 from insurance expert Katherine Letten – BusinessWise Katherine Letten from A-Plan Insurance, who is a member of the not-for-profit business referral group BusinessWise shares her thoughts about business success and resilience for the next year. At A-Plan it’s our job to talk to businesses about how […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 30 2023 About to hit the VAT threshold? Don’t delay in registering – Optimum Professional Services Businesses that are about to hit the VAT threshold should register ASAP, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services Businesses on the verge of reaching the threshold for VAT should apply for their registration sooner rather than later. HMRC […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday August 24 2023 Shhh! I’m trying to work – The HR Dept The ‘workplace buzz’ doesn’t suit all employees, as Peter Jones of The HR Dept Swindon & Wiltshire explains. Do you have an office buzz? It may be a good indication of a thriving culture, business booming, teamwork in action… […]
