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Metro Bank blasts through its targets - but what can you learn?
Metro Bank has blasted through its year one targets in less than a month. What can you learn from Metro Bank's customer-service-led proposition?
Published 2 days ago by Jason Hesse in Sales & Marketing.
Ask Timpo: is fiddling expenses a sackable offence?
Q: Is fiddling expenses – even for a £50 lunch – a sackable offence? There’s no evidence the employee in question has done this before.
Published 2 days ago by John Timpson in John Timpson.
Six reasons why you're sabotaging your business (maybe)
You're irreplaceable. You don't want to lose control. You're lacking in focus. What's holding your business back from growing? Could it be as simple as... you? Heather Townsend gives us six reasons why you could be sabotaging your business.
Published 2 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.
Cassetteboy vs Dragons' Den: one of the best
A new viral video is setting the internet on fire today: Cassetteboy vs Dragons' Den. The edgy mash-up can be viewed here. But be warned, some of it is laugh-out-loud funny (and occasionally NSFW).
Published 3 days ago by Jason Hesse in Internet Business.
Potato entrepreneur plans vodka petrol
William Chase, the creator of the Tyrrells Crisp and Chase Vodka brands, believes that waste from his Herefordshire vodka distillery could be used to make high-grade vehicle fuel.
Published 3 days ago by Real Business in Carbon Footprint.
VAT increase: how, what, when, who?
The new year will be marked by a VAT increase to 20 per cent. How prepared is your business for this? Read our handy guide to the VAT increase to get the lowdown on VAT.
Published 3 days ago by Jason Hesse in How to guides.
Four ideas to save email time
You spend a lot of time on email – maybe too much time. How can you cut down on this? What are some of the tricks to become more email-efficient?
Published 3 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.
Tips for dealing with disciplinary proceedings
Employment law is a minefield for small-business owners – especially for those who don't have the benefit of specialist HR departments. Employment lawyer Chris Cook outlines some of the most frequent mistakes made by employers when dealing with disciplinaries.
Published 4 days ago by Chris Cook in Employment.
Why are they all leaving?
Are many employees leaving your company? As staff return from their holidays, they'll be thinking about the pros and cons of working with you. How can you keep them sweet?
Published 4 days ago by Jason Hesse in Employment.
Five tips for selling your business
Selling your business is usually a one-off event. Here are a few tips on making sure you're prepared for selling your business.
Published 4 days ago by Jo Clarkson in How to guides.
