Keeping your business sane with xero
For many the archetype business package has been Sage. However as more people move online to the cloud, newer entrants to the market have emerged such as xero which are completely cloud based solutions where you can access your business accounts from almost anywhere. Not only that but you can readily allow your accountant to [...]
Should you be a micro entrepreneur
Have you ever thought you’d be an entrepreneur but thought you’d need a lot of cash to start up then become a micro entrepreneur where you use a relatively small amount of cash to start a business. Such businesses can be started using existing platforms such as ebay to buy, sell and trade. You might [...]
Italy finally begins to take fiscal responsibility
The resignation of Italys prime minister may be the first step in rebuilding the county from a fiscally sound basis. So far so good. The euro might be saved and we can all sleep easy at night or we might still suffer the same issues as before but at least one country is committed to [...]
Britain’s “over paid” public sector go on strike
Is it fair? This is the question on many of the public’s mind as those with considered gold plated pensions go on strike today. Many teachers have elected to take to the picket line instead of working today. There is not much sympathy for the workers from those in the private sector who have seen [...]
Is the BBC apprentice giving us the wrong business message?
The long running series, seems to give the impression that business is all glamour and profits come quickly and easily, along with fame. Its simply not like that. I have issues with the Apprentice, for one, it seems to only concern itself with short term gain at the expense of a longer term strategy. Yes [...]
Made in Britain
New BBC2 series highlights products and services that originate from britain. Evan Davis highlights products that Britain still makes from the aerospace industry to the defence industry and even the car industry. It was a thoughtfully researched piece which attempted to quell fears that all our jobs are moving overseas. Britain is still “thriving” because [...]
Is Britain not working?
Recent figures are suggesting that 87 % of new jobs are secured by migrants rather than the UK populace at large. Is this down to: Costs. Could the cost of living me too high in the UK to make it worthwhile to take an entry level job and retain standards of living. Ethics. Could it [...]
