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Knowledge is the Key

I’ve been on holiday recently to Costa Rica – somewhere I’ve always wanted to go – and despite the trip down to Gatwick (no flights direct from Manchester) and 11 hours in the air it was terrific. Blue skies, lush … Continue reading

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Ensure You Make A Good First Impression

I know that it’s now the middle of January, but I would just like to say Happy New Year – I hope that 2017 will be a happy and prosperous one for all of you. Many of you will have … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Course

So, you’re thinking of enrolling on a distance learning course? In my experience, here are some of the things you need to think about before you take the plunge. Before you do anything, you should ask yourself whether you’re the … Continue reading

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The Winner Takes All!

It’s come round to that time of year when we’ve been judging our 2015 Student of the Year competition. We’ve decided on the winners and notified them of their success. The results should be on the Business Training website within … Continue reading

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The Back-to-work Blues

January can be a very depressing month. After all the fun and excitement of Christmas and a break from routine it’s back to doing the same old thing, in the same old job for most people. Plus, in the UK, … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

First, let me wish you all a Happy New Year! I hope it will be a healthy and prosperous one for you. So… have you made any New Year’s resolutions? I’ve made one or two and this year I’m going … Continue reading

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You’re Never too Old to be an Entrepreneur!

In the UK, The Prince’s Trust does a great deal of good work giving young people with low skills training opportunities. It also helps the more entrepreneurial ones set up in business and provides them with help and advice to do … Continue reading

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Student Success

While we wait for the winners of this year’s Student of the Year to appear on our website, here are some super student stories from the winners of the 2011 award: Business Training College Student of the Year Award 2011 … Continue reading

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Effective Emails

In today’s world, most people communicate by email – it’s quicker, cheaper and more reliable than regular post. So, it’s only normal that you’ll be expected to know how to use it effectively.

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Useful Websites

So, you’ve covered the basics in business English and now you want to improve. Where can you go for help? Well, you could start with the Macmillan Business podcasts.

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