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Supplier of the week is Tripmate

Practically Perfect PA

The Practically Perfect PA supplier of the week is Tripmate. You’re able to add all those necessities like seat numbers, meal requests and frequent flyer numbers and we can implement a travel policy to suit your requirements to ensure everyone books within finance budgets. What’s the catch and how much will it cost me?

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

Success

According to a Harvard Business School article , research shows that companies with high ESG (environmental, social and governance) ratings “have a lower cost of debt and equity, and that sustainability initiatives can help improve financial performance while fostering public support.”

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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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suppliers, margins, and so forth). After all, without cash flow and a solid financial plan that includes costs and expenses, you won’t be able to get your business off the ground. Do I have a good handle on my personal finances? What costs will be associated with my business? What’s your mission statement?

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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

Manufacturers and suppliers are arguably challenged by lack of clarity, requirements for significant investment, combined with cost pressures in a heavily subscribed market. The key benefit is that the occupier’s risk of redundant products is retained by the supplier. But what are the priorities?

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Businesses need to take real action to create a more sustainable workplace

Workplace Insight

For example, in 2022 a high street bank had its advertising campaign pulled for promoting its tree-planting scheme and net-zero plan without acknowledging that it is financing fossil fuel projects. One thing that has always been a main concern for companies is cost. Changes don’t have to be massive to have an impact.

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Cut Back Your Cost Of Living

Productivity Bits

Well, why pay designer label prices when using a dress agency can deliver the same results but at a fraction of the cost? Suppliers usually give additional discounts for direct bank payments as this saves them money. However, check statements regularly to make sure both the right amount and supplier are involved. Back To Basics.

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All we are saying is give lease a chance

Workplace Insight

We started by sitting and chatting with Nicki Matthews, Director at Plus Finance , who is not new to the concept of furniture leasing. We had even built into the monthly cost the cost of picking the product up and refurbishing it. They realise that it will cost and they will have to commit to doing something with that furniture.