Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
“ ……. the most professional pro-active guys I have dealt with – and you know I am not easily pleased…..” Richard Slatford Financial Controller Royal Academy of...
Monday, June 14th, 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...
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
Currently, when a call from a landline to a mobile or a cross network mobile call is made, the receiving network is allowed to make a termination charge of 4.3 pence. This charge is regulated by Ofcom and was...
How green is your procurement?
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
How green is your procurement? Do you consider the environmental impact of purchases when procuring products or services? The Green Procurement guide is a step-by-step approach to help businesses move towards greener procurement. It will help you to make purchasing...
Buying Groups – The Price of Everything, The Value of Nothing?
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Many organisations, public and private sector, educational, charity or company, use a buying group, buying consortium or Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) in the UK. They provide useful savings over and above those available to the individual organisations and help...
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
There are a number of elements that could have a major impact on paper prices in the next few months, the Finnish Port strikes are over which should help. However the following comments were made in PrintWeek (Helen Morris) “Stora...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Most people are aware of the general duty increases for petrol, diesel and other fuel oils as a result of previous budget announcements. However, fewer purchasers are aware of the triple whammy for road fuels implemented from 1st April. ...
Friday, March 12th, 2010
Understand Your Profile Some carriers charge per consignment, others by parcel. If the ratio of parcels to consignments is one to one - it may be more cost effective to use a supplier that charges a parcel rate International / Domestic Some...
Friday, March 5th, 2010
What can companies do to avoid having to make compulsory redundancies? A number of things can be done which, if started soon enough, can help prevent the need for a compulsory redundancy situation arising. Help prevent compulsory redundancy by Stop recruitment Ban overtime Lay...
Friday, February 19th, 2010
1. Heating, air con, office equipment and lighting are the biggest users of office power – check settings fit actual need 2. ‘Think before you print’ tags for emails and documents encourages staff to consider the impact of printing and...