Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, advice and analysis on UK small business apprenticeships and internships.
Employing & managing staff
During National Apprenticeship Week, SmallBusiness.co.uk provides some tips on making the internship work.
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The Federation of Small Businesses has urged the government to make it easier for companies to take on apprentices.
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For the first time apprentices will be given a minimum wage of £2.50 per hour. The new rate will come into force in October, along with a 2 per cent rise for adults of £5.93 an hour.
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Government plans to increase internships will allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from taking on graduates, an expert asserts.
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Skills secretary John Denham has celebrated the number of women going into apprenticeships and the success of the programme overall.
Employing & managing staff
Are there currently any incentives paid by Government to employers for employing school-leavers or 'first jobbers'?
Employing & managing staff
In a recent survey conducted amongst members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), 31.8 per cent reported experiencing skill shortages amongst their current staff, in managerial, advanced IT, technical and sales and marketing roles. So what's to be done? SmallBusiness.co.uk teamed up with the FSB to give you this guide to apprenticeships.
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
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As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
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Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
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David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management