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Student of the Year Winners

I am assuming that most of you are studying so that you can improve your career prospects – either by getting a better job or by setting up a business of your own. Continue reading

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Business Tip: Acknowledge and Deal with Stress Quickly

There was a report on the radio this week on how more and more people are taking long-term leave from work due to stress. The commentators are speculating that this stress is probably due to people worrying about the recession Continue reading

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Business Tip: Give Yourself Time When Moving Your Business

As of 18th August 2011 Business Training will no longer live at Sevendale House – our home for the last 32 years. Continue reading

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Business Training – The 80-20 Principle

Surf the Internet and you’ll find people advising that the 80-20 rule (otherwise known as the Pareto principle) can benefit you in all areas of your life from choosing which book to read to running your business. Continue reading

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SMART in Business

You may have come across a goal setting tool known as SMART that helps with planning and execution of projects. For those who haven’t come across this before here is a quick explanation. Continue reading

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Speed of Communication

Last summer I read Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel which is a wonderful book and if you’re interested in Tudor England it’s a must read. Continue reading

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Basic Accounting Concepts – Depreciation

Last week I talked about fixed and current assets so this week I’ll look at why it’s important for a company to distinguish between the two. Continue reading

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Basic Accounting Concepts – What is an Asset?

Many people when starting out in business or are new to management are often unfamiliar with accounts and terms used in accountancy. Continue reading

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Business Training’s Business Ethics

For businesses to thrive and be successful there has to be a lot of trust between people.

Trust between employer and employee and trust between supplier and customer. To help build this trust your behaviour in business will determine your reputation and whether or not you are trustworthy. Continue reading

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Motivation to Start Your Own Business

What motivates someone to start their own business? The answers to this will be as many as businesses set up. But it’s important to understand what motivates you when starting your business, as it will help should the going get tough. Continue reading

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