According to a recent report from the IPPR North think-tank, small businesses face missing out on the digital revolution due to such as poor broadband connectivity and lack of web skills. The report, Unbuffering Success, says that SMEs need to embrace digital to ensure UK competitiveness and that … [Read more...]
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What happens when ground leases expire?
An active management issue that will become more and more prevalent in the coming years is the issue of ground leases, granted by local authorities in the 60s, for terms of 99 years or more. Such investments are often held by landlords and then sub-let out to tenants to be retained as a … [Read more...]
Drone Technology big plus for facilities managers
Drone Technology is proving to be a big benefit for facilities managers, building surveyors, tenants and owners in maintaining both commercial and residential properties. Drones have recently become something of a ‘buzz’ hobby. The small, unmanned remote controlled flying machines have become a … [Read more...]
Property asset management vital for good returns
In these highly turbulent market conditions, pro-active property asset management has never been more important in terms of driving value and “sweating assets” to produce either capital or income returns. An asset manager needs to have market awareness but also the flexibility to recognise when … [Read more...]
Why content is king for your digital marketing
Content is king and this month's Marketing Stockport event included Richard's regular 'Geek' spot - golden nuggets of insight that can help your business to be found out - for all the right reasons. Stuart Bradley from Trust reminded us that 93% of sales are influenced by online research. It's … [Read more...]
Cullen Wealth: What Brexit really means
Stockport based Cullen Wealth, in an effort to keep you up to date with the very interesting times we live in, is taking a closer look at what Brexit really means, particularly in relation to markets, savings and shares. We now have an idea of the current timetable for leaving the UK, since the … [Read more...]
Lease Renewals: Five Tips for Successful Negotiation
Lease renewals and the art of negotiation is one of the most important skills to master in business. Some people seem born to it, others take a little time to develop their abilities. But ultimately being able to sit down and thrash out an agreement which is mutually beneficial to multiple … [Read more...]
Hallidays promote National Mental Health Awareness Day
Hallidays Ethical Resourcing are promoting National Mental Health Awareness Day, today - Monday 10th October. Mental health problems cost UK employers around £30 billion* per year due to absence, poor productivity and recruitment. Pressures at work, ‘presenteeism’ (working when unwell) and the … [Read more...]
Customer Services Week: How to tackle questions on Brexit
We know that customer experience is destined to overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator this decade. With that in mind, creating a grounded and stable customer experience should take precedence. Earlier this year we decided - as a nation - to leave the EU. The one common … [Read more...]
Customer Services Week: Make the most of your biggest asset
Effective business planning means constantly monitoring your biggest asset - your team. Unless you are a one-person business you will be placing your trust in team members to represent your business and maintain the same standards that you, yourself, hold. So when was the last time you asked your … [Read more...]
Customer Services Week: What is your follow-up strategy?
Sitting right there in front of you in that desktop computer, laptop or mobile device you are looking at is a significant, potential source of income. Income that doesn’t require a glossy marketing campaign, cold-calling or networking. Right there, under your nose, in your contacts information is … [Read more...]
Make sure your stories stand out from the crowd
There are fewer journalists on the ground these days and, those who are there, are looking for more interesting, informative and thought provoking articles. A press release may be unfinished, it may provoke more questions. A story, on the other hand, is the finished product, carefully crafted … [Read more...]
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