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News Archive - September 2008
Money can be saved by businesses being greener
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2008
Although many businesses are doing "all right" at adopting environmentally-friendly measures there is still more they could be doing, one advisory service has claimed.
Training should be viewed as an investment
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2008
Training should not be seen as an extra cost but as an investment, one business expert has claimed.
More people dream of opening a pub than of becoming an astronaut
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2008
More Brits dream of opening a pub than becoming an astronaut, according to a survey by Caterer.com.
Work The Web To Grow Your Business
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2008
Business Link today urged businesses concerned about the credit crunch, or just wanting to grow, to consider whether they are making best use of the web.
NLA warns landlords against relying on the internet
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2008
The National Landlord Association (NLA) has warned buy-to-let landlords against relying too heavily on internet resources, which may be unreliable.
Landlords need to comply with EPCs
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Sep 2008
Landlords need to comply with the rules surrounding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which come into force at the beginning of October, one buy-to-let expert has advised.
Retailers shield customers from rising costs
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Sep 2008
Retailers have been trying to ensure consumers do not feel the impact of price increases, one business expert has claimed.
Traditional retirement becoming increasingly rare
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Sep 2008
Traditional retirements are becoming increasingly rare as people look to work longer, one pensions expert has claimed.
OFT Give Home Builders Second Chance To Improve Consumer Protection
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Sep 2008
The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) has given the home building industry another chance to introduce a code of conduct to improve customer satisfaction. This was first recommended in the 2004 Barker Review and the industry"s failure to respond resulted in the OFT Home Building Market Study.
Charity shop sales could help retailers
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Sep 2008
The increase in sales in charity shops could help other retailers, one business expert has claimed.
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