Contractors, freelancers and the self-employed made up a record high of 15.1% of the workforce in 2017. Contracting has many benefits, but the unsecure nature of the work means financial security is one of ebbs, flows and unpredictable income streams. Successful contractors know that planning ahead is key to staying at the top of their game. This is especially important as we enter the somewhat … Continue reading How Contractors Can Get Ahead in 2019
Basic reasons behind keeping your guttering in optimum condition. Introduction When considering the maintenance of our offices and commercial properties, the chances are that guttering and the associated piping is well down on the list of priorities; always assuming they’re considered at all. The problem for the humble gutter is that it is largely a case of “out of sight, out of mind” and since … Continue reading Gutter care for your office building
It’s an issue that has dominated the headlines in recent years — gender discrimination is still rife in the workplace, through a lack of job opportunities, passed over promotions, and verbal comments. There is also a particular problem with gender diversity in the construction industry. Despite the industry struggling with a skilled workers shortage, the sector seems to be having a hard time shaking off … Continue reading Gender diversity in construction: reviewing the response
Now that you have generated the much-coveted attention for your brand, you need to figure out how you can use that attention to make sales happen. It is not an easy task to achieve but your effort to make your brand successful will need a few more steps to be taken. Sales funnel directing your customers to complete a sales process successfully. In order to … Continue reading Technology Required for Building a Sales Funnel
Britain’s demand for energy is growing fast – set to increase by a huge 50% between 2005 and 2030. This can be put down to a growing population along with modern life and a greater reliance on technology. How is the country going to meet this extra demand? We’ve teamed up with the business gas specialists at Flogas to find out which sources of energy are the most reliable. How … Continue reading Which is the most reliable source of energy?
Contracting isn’t just a short-term fad. It’s a growing, thriving industry that for many, offers substantial financial benefits, greater control over one’s career and improved freedom and flexibility. On average, contractors take home £5,414 more than their employee counterparts. Contractors charge higher rates, pay less in tax and can deduct expenses. In fact, whilst the average IT employee in the UK earns an average of … Continue reading Calculating Contractor Rates: What affects your income?
Smart meters are a big part of our homes now, so you’ll struggle to meet someone who hasn’t either heard or read about them. So far, though, the talk has mainly focused around how they can help owner-occupiers and renters in in the residential sector. But, is now the time to focus on the opportunity for small businesses to keep tabs on their commercial gas … Continue reading Is your business switched on to the smart meter opportunity?
Is the digital world transforming the jewellery sector? You can’t deny that the advancements in technology is having a profound impact on every industry around the world. From how we buy to what we wear, advances in the digital world have transformed the consumer market — but how have they affected the jewellery industry specifically? These digital changes are influencing both businesses and the consumer … Continue reading Is the digital world transforming the jewellery sector?
When it comes to expanding your business abroad, there are a lot of decisions and changes to be made. One of themis switching to an international payroll. The benefits of international payroll services are huge, but that’s not to say there are no potential risks involved. Here are some of the most common mistakes and hurdles businesses encounter when implementing global payroll, and how to … Continue reading The Most Common Global Payroll Challenges (And How to Overcome Them)
Thinking of a smart and competent business idea that holds the potential of beating others? It is believed that running a giant well established company is like digging a mine that demands a lot of hard work, sweat and determination, but only a few realize that planning a new startup business is even difficult than that. It’s the primary block that if not placed correctly … Continue reading 5 Effective & Smart Tips for New Entrepreneurs
