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Posted on 31/12/2008 - Post your comment
Businesses need to concentrate on sales and marketing during the troubled economic climate, according to a leading national body.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said that firms need to factor sales and marketing into...
Posted on 30/12/2008 - Post your comment
The government's new Australian-style points scheme for migrant workers has been deemed a success, with 4,875 businesses signed up as sponsors.
Under the new system only skilled workers needed in the UK are able to live and work...
Posted on 29/12/2008 - Post your comment
Demand continues to exist for IT contractors, despite the onset of the economic downturn and the cost-cutting which has ensued, it has been suggested.
Writing for Contractor UK, Parity chief executive Alwyn Welch says...
Posted on 29/12/2008 - Post your comment
Contractors who fear that the economic downturn may impact upon their chances of securing an employment extension should take steps to mitigate the losses incurred by termination, it has been suggested.
According to Contractor...
Posted on 24/12/2008 - Post your comment
New advisory business mileage fuel rates for company vehicles have been published by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, it has been reported.
The new rates – which may be of interest to contractors working through an...
