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Employment contracts are not only a legal requirement, but they’re also extremely beneficial to both the employer and employee. But understanding each type of employment can be tricky. There are four main types of contract businesses use, these are permanent, fixed-term, casual and zero hour. The contract you receive is based on your employment status […]
Bookkeepers and accountants are the same thing, right? Wrong. This blog explains the important differences between the two. It is a common misconception that a bookkeeper and accountant are one and the same thing. It is true that they both work with businesses of all shapes and sizes to provide invaluable professional services. Their tasks […]
Being self-employed means complete responsibility for every aspect of your business, finances included. But this raises a common question: do I need an accountant or not? In the second quarter of 2022, there were 4.29 million people self-employed in the UK. Although this is the most recent set of statistics relating to self-employment, there is […]
Many people dream of being a professional photographer but just how do you get started? We take a look at how to get started in creating a professional photography business that has all the ingredients of success. EVERY business needs a plan No matter what the business, it needs a plan. This means that as […]
Online marketing appears to have eclipsed traditional methods of marketing but which is better? Is one more effective than the other? We take a look and the pros and cons of each marketing method. Marketing and promotion is something every business must do to stay ahead of their competitors. Traditional marketing – also referred to […]
What does a start-up need to get right in order to fledge into an established business? In this blog, we explore the key ingredients of business success. The business idea can be unlike anything the world has seen before. The product may be of the highest quality and yet… 8 in 10 companies fail in […]
The job market is constantly changing, so what are the most in-demand jobs in 2018? If you have labelled 2018 as the year for a career change, you need to know if the job title you are hoping for is one that is in demand with employers. Or if you are looking to take the […]
You wouldn’t think that business and psychology are two things that go together but without psychology in business, companies and entrepreneurs wouldn’t be as successful. We examine how and why psychology is important in business. What is psychology? Before we start linking psychology with business, we need to first have a firm grasp of what […]
May 2018 is Accounting Day, a chance for the exciting world of accounting and finance to attract new talent. ‘Doing the books’ may not be everyone’s idea of fun but accounting and accountancy involve people working in one of the most complex areas of business. With this in mind, take a fresh look at what […]
We all live in completely different environments, but can it affect the way we learn? If you choose to learn from home, how can you optimise your new learning environments to help you learn more effectively? Reminiscing about our school or college days brings back many memories. We have fond memories of great teachers, exciting […]