Motoring expenses continue to account for a large chunk of our income, with the price of petrol and diesel, for example, rising over the last 10 years by more than 20p a year and a new car by 38%. Added to that is the cost of getting an older vehicle through its MoT test. In […]
How to recession-proof your business
With so much political uncertainty and evidence of a slowdown in parts of the world, some economists are predicting a recession. David Blanchflower, a former member of the Bank of England’s interest rate setting committee, has even drawn comparisons to the run-up to the 2008 banking crash. Preparing for the unknown is overwhelming, but there […]
How to set up a business looking after dogs
With some 8.5 million dogs in the UK, each one requiring a high level of care and attention, man’s best friend is also creating significant business opportunities. But what are the key elements involved in setting up a business looking after dogs? Marketing A professional website is key to drumming up potential clients and opportunities. […]
Changing attitudes have opened up opportunities in the workplace
More women are getting jobs in male-oriented sectors As recently as the 1980s, and despite years of campaigning and equal rights legislation, many people still held stereotypical views about the roles most suitable for men and women. A study conducted by Sky News showed that in 1984 almost half (42%) of people felt that men […]
Trends for contract bidders to look out for in the new year
ANDREW MORRISON sets out his views on the likely trends for those involved in bidding for new or retention work in 2020 As we enter a new decade a number of issues will affect contractors and bidders in the public and private sectors. Here are 10 trends that are most likely to have an impact. […]