30-06-2010
We have observed much speculation with some elements of the trade press recently suggesting that as we emerge from recession, service is of higher priority than cost-control going forward. However, our experience is rather different. Price inflation in some of...
24-06-2010
The Budget has been and gone. The focus was on debt reduction, a review of costs and questioning about how and where further savings maybe generated. Overall an exercise which organisations of all types and sizes will be...
14-06-2010
There may be some bumps in the road to economic recovery ahead as has been indicated by the disappointing growth in services showing a slowdown during May in both new business and employment. Analysts had expected a strong reading...
14-06-2010
Given the economic circumstances, a focused approach to cost analysis and management cannot be overestimated. An often overlooked fact is that it is easier to control costs than to create new sales. Considerable investment (not necessarily financial, but also in...
10 Things You Need to Know about NEST
07-06-2010
Background The Pensions Act 2007 reformed State Pensions and introduced arrangements to increase the State Pension Age (now under review by the coalition Government). The Pensions Act 2008 reformed workplace pension provision. NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) is being introduced from...