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Three quarters of small business owners say overwork leads to strife at home

Workplace Insight

Surveying 500 SME Owners and decision makers – the data shows energy prices (38 percent), rising interest rates (17 percent) and a lack of funding or government support for small businesses (27 percent) are all major concerns today.

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Launching Assist Travel 2016

Practically Perfect PA

In last year’s Practically Perfect PA reader’s survey I asked you lovely lot “What area of your role do you think you need to learn more about? ”. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly when it comes to business travel. Our suppliers know these are the predicaments faced by assistants.

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Communicating With Small Businesses Using Facebook

Small Business Labs

The blog post I found most interesting shows that Facebook is the preferred social media network small businesses want their suppliers to use to communicate with them.    The chart below is from the ECSB blog post on this topic and based on a January survey.  communicating directly with you)?

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

I conducted a short project, where I surveyed all of the consultants to find out what they needed from their accommodation. In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). . ‘Restructuring’ or Cost-Cutting For Small Business Enterprise With WinWeb OnlineOffice : Restructuring – a word used by BIG Business to lower cost, fire employees and squeeze suppliers.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! The small gain, along with a fifth straight increase in sales, raised hopes that businesses will begin restocking their depleted shelves, helping… Most small businesses plan no ‘09 bonuses, survey shows : More small-business employees can expect no end-of-year bonuses or gifts for 2009.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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