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2:51pm Friday 27th November 2009
At the time of writing the third annual Swindon Strategic Economic Partnership conference on Friday, November 20, 2009 is full to capacity.
2:40pm Wednesday 28th October 2009
At the moment there are far more commercial premises available to rent in Swindon than there are prospective tenants, which means there are opportunities for deals to be done. Tenants should be using these bargaining powers wisely and not get blinded by offers of deposit-free leases and flexible payment options.
4:09pm Thursday 1st October 2009
With Strictly Come Dancing back on our screens, age discrimination has been a hot topic due to the alleged discrimination from the BBC against judge Arlene Phillips. Arlene, aged 66, has been replaced by former Strictly winner Alesha Dixon, 30.
10:28am Monday 31st August 2009
You may be lucky enough to work in an air-conditioned office or workplace, however many workers are not so lucky – Swindon, for example, has its fair share of old buildings that can be unbearable in extreme temperatures.
10:41am Tuesday 7th July 2009
While the news has been full of stories about the expenses claims of MPs, many employers may have had cause to reflect on their own expenses policies. It is difficult to imagine even the most liberal minded employer agreeing to reimburse employees for moat cleaning or duck houses - employees who had submitted similar claims would almost certainly have lost their jobs. However, the ability of an employer to take a firm stance on expenses claims does largely depend on the adoption of an expenses policy.
1:13pm Monday 1st June 2009
There are always winners and losers when the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes his annual budget announcement. This year was no exception, generating criticism not just from opposition politicians but also from the wider business community. For some business owners in Wiltshire, the Budget will have a profound effect on their financial planning agenda, particularly in the area of tax.
10:58am Monday 11th May 2009
Many businesses are currently focusing on how best to protect themselves in order to survive the recession. However, business owners must always be careful not to neglect protecting their business in the longer term - in the event of death.
4:17pm Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Carol Thatcher's TV career is in jeopardy after she allegedly referred to a tennis player as a golliwog backstage during filming of a BBC programme.
2:06pm Tuesday 3rd February 2009
With Christmas done and dusted for another year, retailers across the country will probably be finding that items bought over the festive period are returned to them this month.
2:22pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
There is currently a plethora of money saving ideas and deals and one area that has recently grown and claims to save us money is online will writing services and off-the-shelf will packs.
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