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Date: 2006-10-31 09:27:20
SME Business Newsletter 35
SME Business Solutions Newsletter
31 October 2006
From: The SME-Business-Solutions Team
Kingswinford, UK
Dear [NAME]
The changes in the business world continue and some of the latest that may impact your business are included below.
Business Owners – Working Week
Bank of Scotland research reveals small business owners work on average 53 hours per week, whilst one in seven work more than 70 hours.
The small business community work in total the equivalent of an additional 33 million weeks. Find the survey results here.
WebSite Traffic - Do you want more?
Would you like more visitors to your website? No visitors - no sales income generated. Learn some cost effective strategies to help drive traffic to your site.
Surefire Traffic is an easy read book available on the SME Business Solutions site.
Could Your Business be Greener?
The British Standards Institution (BSI) states that one-third of businesses recently surveyed had failed to implement an environmental management system to monitor how ‘green’ there business is, despite major concerns regarding utility costs and waste management.
Mike Low, Director of BSI British Standards, said:
“We all know time is running out to take action on the environment. It’s encouraging to see that companies recognise the social and business benefits of going green but we’ve clearly still got some way to go. None of us can afford to wait another 10 years when advice and guidance based on years of business experience is readily available to use now.”
Ageism Law Fact Sheet
Issued by The British Chambers of Commerce – Click here.
New Variants of Trojan Viruses are Reported.
These new Trojans use rootkit functions to try and steal confidential information on your computer. Read more on this latest risk.
Maternity Changes – Start to Plan
Now is the time to start planning for the changes in maternity benefits with effect from 1 April 2007. All women you give birth on or after 1 April next year will be entitled to 39 weeks maternity pay with the right to work while on maternity leave without losing the right to statutory maternity pay.
In addition the one year’s qualifying period for the right to take maternity leave will be removed. Remember policies and procedures may require updating.
FireFox Browser Updated
The FireFox Internet browser has been updated and launched. Some twelve major improvements have been included including a phishing finder and a spell checking tool.
FireFox is used by 12-15% of users for surfing the Internet worldwide. Download your free copy here.
Health and Safety Executive Starter Pack
A starter pack is now available from the Health and Safety Executive that includes posters, the five steps to risk assessment, guidance on preventing trips and falls and more. The pack costs £35 and free materials are available from HSE.
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If you have any query on these or other matters of business interest, please make contact using this link
Have a good week.
David Willetts
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