
| HR Advice - I need to discipline an employee, how do I go about it correctly? by Eve Clennell
It is best practice for you to tackle conduct and capability as early as possible. It is important that your Company has Disciplinary Policy as this is not only a legal requirement but also sets standards of behaviour that your Company expects prior to the ‘offence’ taking place. A procedure also gives the ‘wrongdoer’ an opportunity to improve in minor infringements.
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| HR Advice - Maternity by Eve Clennell
One of my employees has just told me she’s 7 weeks pregnant. In our business we’re on our feet for most of the day, rushing around and she said that she’s getting really tired. What do I do?
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| HR Advice - Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employees) Regulations by Eve Clennell
I’m expanding my business and buying out one of my competitors. I’ve be warned about Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employees) (TUPE). Can you explain what I need to do?
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| Marketing (part 1) Your Business Plan by Lindsey Collumbell
Marketing is a key factor in the success of your business. To be successful you need to have established who your customers are, how you reach them, how you win new customers and how you keep existing customers happy. On top of all this you need to constantly review and analyse what you do to make sure you stay ahead of the competition.
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| Marketing (part 2) Websites by Lindsey Collumbell
With spring just around the corner it's as good a time as any to dust off your website and give it a spring clean. Carry out regular audits, every six months or so, to work out if your website is meeting your objectives. If not, do something about it - your site could be losing you money.
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| Marketing (part 3) Ten Top Tips to Low/Zero Cost Marketing by Lindsey Collumbell
The secret to creating a high-impact marketing plan is to optimize your limited budget. A one-time radio ad blitz, adverts, glossy brochure, or flash-enabled website will quickly erode your budget and derail your marketing plans. Use low-budget marketing to get your message out to your customers on a regular basis, and watch sales revenue grow.
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