If your office hoardes masses of paperwork in various files, folders and shelving units, you’re probably not making the most of the wealth of information sitting just an arm’s length away. ScanCapture’s Steve Smith explains.
| Date: 03/03/2010 | Read Full Story |
Steve Hoyle outlines the projects under way in Pennine Lancashire which all help point to a bright future for the region.
| Date: 02/03/2010 | Read Full Story |
Pennine Lancashire Enterprise Trust's Adrian Ashton on juggling business with family life, with a soundtrack of World Folk.
| Date: 02/03/2010 | Read Full Story |
Workplace bullying and harassment were brought into focus last week following claims Gordon Brown had intimidated colleagues at Number 10. Moore and Smalley’s Tina Clayton explains what measures employers should consider.
| Date: 01/03/2010 | Read Full Story |
In response to a reader’s pleas, Alex Bell of Studholme Bell Chartered Accountants discusses ways of encouraging clients to pay on time.
| Date: 26/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Gillian Beeley says we can harness the skills, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm for the benefit of business.
| Date: 24/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Anne Wilson of Blackburn-based accountancy and business advisory group Pierce talks you through any savings that may still be possible ahead of the tax year end.
| Date: 24/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Mark Colman of Leonard Curtis outlines the options open to you if you’re chasing money owed.
| Date: 23/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Ian Liddle asks the question, ‘do your terms and conditions really protect you?’ Spending time getting your paperwork right now could save you a headache in the long-run.
| Date: 22/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Unlike as the film of the same name suggested, 2012 need not be the end of the world for employers. Though pensions may be a minefield, Lee Whiteside says there’s a way through.
| Date: 19/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
With many businesses still complaining that their banks aren’t as eager to lend out money as they’d like you to believe, we invited Yorkshire Bank’s Brian Colquhoun to give advice on how to get them to say ‘yes’.
| Date: 17/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Using the notion that a stitch in time saves nine, Patrick Hamill outlines three simple steps to topping up your cash flow now for a healthier business in the future.
| Date: 17/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Michael Damms looks optimistically towards 2010, saying that Lancashire’s impressive manufacturing offering is central to our strength.
| Date: 16/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Scott Rees & Co managing partner Royston Smith confesses his guilty pleasures.
| Date: 15/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Long-time champion of the manufacturing industry John Getty questions why qualified engineers in competitor countries are held in much higher esteem than at home.
| Date: 10/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
The man from UCLan reflects on a 25-year career in higher education
| Date: 10/02/2010 | Read Full Story |
Lingerie brand owner Nikki Hesford tells us how she juggles life as a single mum with running a business that’s courting the attention of BIBAs judges.
| Date: 13/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Recruitment specialist Laura Hartley uses blossoming figures from her industry as evidence that there are plenty of positives heading into the New Year.
| Date: 11/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
With many of us unable to get to the office during the big freeze, business was seriously hampered. Technology expert Dave Clarke explains how fixed workplaces should be a thing of the past.
| Date: 11/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Days off under the duvet and building snowmen are all good and well until someone has to pick up the bill. Marsden Rawsthorn counts the cost of employee absenteeism.
| Date: 10/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Chart the rise of the Turbo Lemon Media co-founder, from lettuce cutter to socially conscious entrepreneur.
| Date: 06/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Norman Snodgrass urges businesses to avoid lapsing into New Year 'disillusions' by acting now and working on 'prosperlutions'.
| Date: 05/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Frank McKenna outlines his vision for 2010, including economic recovery, a new government and promotion to the Premiership for Preston North End.
| Date: 04/01/2010 | Read Full Story |
Preston-based online software specialist Alex Hooley shares his working day.
| Date: 29/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
StoneHouse Logic's Mark Hope explains how customers treated well will actively promote your business.
| Date: 28/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
With an eye on Christmas and good will to all men, Renato Cappucci gives us his take on corporate donations.
| Date: 28/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
The Trusted Brands survey of 2009 makes for interesting reading, with even companies that had tricky years scoring well. Branding expert Tony Garner dissects the line-up and the highlights lessons learned.
| Date: 23/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Mike Wilkinson champions business awards saying that entering, and even winning one, could be a lot easier than you imagine.
| Date: 22/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Fat Media’s John French, one of our Young’uns ones to watch, on his busy working days and sport-filled evenings.
| Date: 16/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Rob Kenmare of Moore and Smalley discusses how to maximise value when selling a business.
| Date: 16/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
The New Year often brings new starts, including changes in personnel, but don’t head out into a recruitment drive without first brushing up on your interview technique.
| Date: 15/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Worth £3.6 billion to the North West, it's undeniable that the aerospace sector is integral to business in the area - and with recent heavy investment from a number of sources, Martin Wright is optimistic for the future.
| Date: 14/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
If the children in the playground of Lillian Croston’s Westholme School are so fearless when it comes to new experiences, why are we so hesitant?
| Date: 09/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Downtown Preston’s Frank McKenna hopes that the adversity caused by the city’s poor showing in a recent UK-wide poll will provide a source of renewed strength for its businesses.
| Date: 08/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
NatWest’s Peter Richardson divulges four key strategies to beating the recession.
| Date: 08/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
A host of family business owners, legal experts and finance chiefs gathered at the office of PM+M chartered accountants, Blackburn, to see what makes these companies tick.
| Date: 08/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Party season is upon us, but bosses needn't worry so long as they stick to a few simple rules.
| Date: 07/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Pitching is a big part of the creative industry, but with a five in six chance of getting nothing in return for your effort, should you bother?
| Date: 02/12/2009 | Comments (6) | Read Full Story |
We meet with three of Burnley’s regeneration heavyweights to discuss the way forward for the proud Pennine Lancashire town.
| Date: 02/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Steve Smith uses his experience of working with companies such as the John Lewis Partnership to explain how surveys can lead to a greater understanding of your staff.
| Date: 02/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Ian Liddle's top ten tips
| Date: 01/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
Lancashire's most travelled salesman settles in at Doves.
| Date: 01/12/2009 | Read Full Story |
In a special roundtable discussion sponsored by Forbes Solicitors, Lancashire Business View brought together the region’s top football minds at the National Football Museum, Preston, to discuss the business behind the beautiful game.
| Date: 25/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Lancashire Business View launched a networking event for people in business aged 35 and under with an event at Stanley House.
| Date: 25/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Using the beautiful game as an analogy, Patrick Hamill sets out his corporate team with the intention of promoting it to the next level.
| Date: 25/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Things may still be tough out there, says Marsden Rawsthorn chairman David Southern, but at least this time we're all on the same team.
| Date: 25/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Tax specialist Jane Parry prepares for the 50% tax rate.
| Date: 24/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
As high earners face the most unfavourable UK tax environment for over 20 years, Norman Snodgrass unveils some lesser-known tax-efficient opportunities.
| Date: 18/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
John Getty is grateful for the proposed high speed railway - but hopes the roads don't get forgotten.
| Date: 18/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Get Started programme manager Karen Winkley shares what gets her out of bed in the morning.
| Date: 17/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Mike Wilkinson explores the value of a brand and how to build and successfully market your own.
| Date: 11/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Simon Brooke, on of our 'one to watch' Young'uns, says more people would follow in his footsteps if there was a wider variety of role models.
| Date: 11/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Kate Mayers, the name behind Burnley's beconnected events, talks through a career which has taken in stints in London and California before returning to her roots.
| Date: 10/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Dedicated networker Rene Power champions attending events as an important way of building business relationships for the future.
| Date: 04/11/2009 | Comment (2) | Read Full Story |
Director of Blackpool-based ladies networking group Pink Link Ladies shares her reasons for setting up the group, ways to wind down after a long day in the office and the joys of car karaoke.
| Date: 04/11/2009 | Comment (2) | Read Full Story |
Laptop aficionado Graham Wilson unearths the software that you never knew about which will fix those niggling problems we all face.
| Date: 04/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
Over 60 of Bolton’s leading professionals attended the second meeting of the “Bolton Professionals Curry Club” to discuss how the Town’s new identity could strengthen inward investment and support economic prosperity.
| Date: 04/11/2009 | Read Full Story |
NatWest's Lee Richardson navigates cashflow, the most important aspect of your business.
| Date: 27/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Regular columnist Renato Cappucci pits a great philosopher against today’s money-men to prove that opting for immediate returns doesn’t always lead to long-term gains.
| Date: 27/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
From corporate events to seasonal gifts, a well-chosen wine will impress. Here, expert Colin Burbidge shares his top ten tips for picking a bottle.
| Date: 27/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Colin Sneath of Stage 9 Marketing says the postal strikes could be the best reason you’ll ever have for embracing new communication channels.
| Date: 21/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Downtown in Business chairman Frank McKenna tells talks us through his love for politics, public speaking, Beyoncé and Everton FC.
| Date: 21/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Andy Chemney explains how to increase traffic to your website by making it search engine-friendly.
| Date: 20/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Steven Broomead looks into the energy sector, which employs 50,000 across the region and contributes £5 billion to the economy.
| Date: 19/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
More than 80 leading business people made their way to Oswaldtwistle Mills for the inaugural Hotpot for Hotshots networking event.
| Date: 19/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Few of us relish making tough decisions. But do your homework, and not only will you stand a greater chance of making the right choice but your business will also be stronger for it.
| Date: 14/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
The Personal Accounts scheme, due to be introduced in 2012, is intended to make millions of workers who do not pay into a pension start saving for their retirement.
| Date: 14/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Entrepreneur Antony Chesworth fears that the imminent introduction of a 50% tax bracket will only serve to deter others from following in his footsteps.
| Date: 13/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Pictures of award winners from the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce President’s Ball
| Date: 11/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Are we placing too much emphasis on creating a wave of Alan Sugars, when really producing intelligent individuals would suffice?
| Date: 07/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
No matter how you measure success, the first step is creating the right audience for your work, says Neil Simpson.
| Date: 06/10/2009 | Comment (1) | Read Full Story |
Featuring opinion, advice on hot topics and the week's must-attend events.
| Date: 01/10/2009 | Read Full Story |
Debbie King gives a comprehensive breakdown of the rule changes, which come into force on October 1.
| Date: 30/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Daniel Milnes gives his top ten tips for making the most of the Companies Act rule changes.
| Date: 30/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
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Tax specialist Ian Smethurst answers questions about the imminent income tax increases and puts forward ways to limit your exposure.
| Date: 29/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
The man installed as council leader when political power of County Hall swung from Labour to Conservative says it's time to tackle the economy head on.
| Date: 24/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Our IT expert quells a reader's fear of storing all his software and documents online, highlighting the many business benefits of doing so.
| Date: 23/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Frank McKenna thinks there's a need to inject some attitude after a recent report labelled Preston as the North West's 'best kept secret'.
| Date: 23/09/2009 | Comment (1) | Read Full Story |
Export expert Chris Gallagher talks you through the selection process when picking a country for company growth.
| Date: 22/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Join the debate: Is funding getting through to those who need it most?
| Date: 18/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
The Lancaster entrepreneur on why he turned his back on Saudi Arabia to return to his beloved home town.
| Date: 18/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Tony Catterall answers a readers question about patenting an idea.
| Date: 16/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
Alison Meadows of AM Training & Development Ltd talks you through the imminent changes to the regulations and what it means for your business.
| Date: 13/09/2009 | Read Full Story |
