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Delivering the goods?

February 27, 2012

Here we go again: industry spokesperson defends the ‘little guy’ from the brutality of the all-powerful supermarket giants. (more…)

Stuff your turkey – we want money!

December 13, 2011

While the Christmas spirit is alive and on display in John Lewis adverts and temporary grottos across the country, it is yet to reach the majority of offices across the UK.

According to a survey published today by Harris and commissioned by US jobsite Glassdoor, just 4 per cent of respondents put an office party at the top of their festive wishlist. Instead, more than half of those surveyed want money in the form of a one of cash payment rather than have their company spend any money on putting on a Christmas party. (more…)

Party on

December 9, 2011

Rebecca Ellinor, managing editor, Supply ManagementAccording to the Forum of Private Business, more than half of small businesses are expected to do away with the annual festive bash for staff. But it warns that dropping the Christmas-do could risk alienating workers and eroding morale and suggests such events do not have to be too costly. (more…)

Banking on small businesses

October 18, 2011

Yesterday saw the launch a new kind of bank, a bank that is here to make quick decisions, give good rates and best of all, look out for the little guy.

Shawbrook Bank has been set up to give UK SMEs a helping hand – promising to lend £250 million a year exclusively to small businesses. (more…)