SPONSORED EDITORIALLegal experts are warning businesses to prepare for big changes in UK employment law that are set to come into force in the near future.In December last year, an extensive review of modern employment practices across the country took place prompting the government to publish details of its ‘Good Work Plan’ - a dossier that sets out specific proposals to reform employment law in various areas.The main aim of the proposal is to ‘ensure workers can access fair and decent work, that both employers and workers have the clarity they need to understand their employment relationships, and that the enforcement system is fair and fit for purpose.’Legislative amendments can sometimes catch the public and - in this case - businesses off guard and one consulting firm in Maidstone says it’s better for companies to act now than get caught out by the spate of changes on the way.“The ever changing legal landscape can be a minefield for businesses … [Read more...] about Businesses warned over major legal shift
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Living wage pays off for Dundee-based cleaning business
Life / Dundee Life by Derek Uchman June 11, 2019, 10:20 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Cheryle Sexton hasn’t just created a fantastic cleaning service, she is leading the way when it comes to her staff’s earnings. Cheryle, who is originally from Broughty Ferry but now lives in the West End, is the director of Dundee-based Star Clean which offers a range of mobile cleaning services. Since its launch in 2008, Star Clean has steadily grown into a successful business and Cheryle now employees nine staff members who operate in domestic and commercial locations across Scotland. The business isn’t just great at cleaning up – since April it is one of only 16 cleaning companies in Scotland who pay each member of staff the living wage. Cheryle said: “This is something I had been thinking about for the past 18 months or so. We are a close team here and I was witnessing the financial pressures that individuals can go … [Read more...] about Living wage pays off for Dundee-based cleaning business
FCEM World Congress: Pashinyan calls for greater women’s involvement in business
YEREVAN, APRIL 26, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan believes women’s activities and inclusion in all sectors should be encouraged in Armenia. The PM delivered the remarks during the FCEM - Femmes Chefs D'Entreprises Mondiales – World Congress that is taking place in Yerevan, Armenia. FCEM is the pioneer association uniting women business owners from the world over founded in France in 1945. “This is among our government’s priorities, and I have voiced about this back in May of 2018 when I was speaking at parliament still as a candidate for prime minister,” Pashinyan said, adding that many sectors in Armenia – ranging from public administration to business management and service, require women’s care. Speaking about the 2018 Armenian Velvet Revolution, Pashinyan emphasized that since then women’s role and level of activeness has grown significantly. “This revolution wouldn’t become reality without such large-scale … [Read more...] about FCEM World Congress: Pashinyan calls for greater women’s involvement in business
Growth Street’s ambitious for Greater Manchester to be at the fore of changing financial services landscape
It's the investor-backed business that’s on a mission to give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Greater Manchester all the tools they need to grow. And at the heart of this “tool kit” is the ability to access the finance they require, precisely when it’s required. “Business owners haven’t always been able to grow in the way they wish over the past decade due to their inability to borrow the finance they need,” explains Growth Street’s co-founder and chief executive Greg Carter . “From the start, Growth Street has set out to provide a new approach to resolving this issue.” Growth Street was established in 2014 to provide companies with the ability to access the right flexible working capital finance. Its main product, GrowthLine, works just like an overdraft - but one that comes with the added benefits of business guidance based on real-life experience. Once Growth Street’s advisors give a company a … [Read more...] about Growth Street’s ambitious for Greater Manchester to be at the fore of changing financial services landscape
Let’s Get Down to Business: Nick Warner, Knight Frank
NICK WARNER is a partner of Knight Frank estate agents and head of the branch office in Thames Side, Henley. He was born and raised in Surrey and educated at Hurstpierpoint College in West Sussex and the Royal Agriculture College in Cirencester. He sent half his gap year in Australia and the other half working at his father’s garden centre and then spent a year working on a farm in North Yorkshire. His career in property began in Cranleigh, Surrey. He and his wife Margot, a conference organiser, have lived in Skirmett for 18 years. Nick’s hobby is sailing and he has sailed the Atlantic and twice participated in the Fastnet Race. He is also a keen open water swimmer and once rode a bicycle from Henley to Istanbul. Describe your business We are a classic high street estate agent striving to offer a first class service to a wide variety of property owners across all market sectors. How many people does it employ? There are six of us in the Henley branch but Knight Frank … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Down to Business: Nick Warner, Knight Frank