Having a strong network of business contacts is vital for all businesses,
Posted by carol on May 14, 2012 in Small Business
Networking can provide a lifeline of support as well as many other benefits. With the growth of the internet, networking can now be done both online and offline and all businesses should take advantage as many of the options available to them as is possible. • Raise your personal...
Should Your Telephone Number Be One of The First Things You Have On Your Website.
Posted by carol on Apr 11, 2012 in Small Business
Three key reasons for having a phone number on your website are; Credibility, Ease of Contact and Two Way Dialogue. Credibility; Within the first few seconds of landing on your homepage, your prospects are quickly assessing whether a) they're in the right place and b) is this a company...
Sitting at your work desk - is it good for you?
Posted by carol on Apr 11, 2012 in Small Business
It may seem impossible during a frantic day in the office when you don't ever seem to leave your desk, but scientists say we should take a walk around the office... every 20 minutes. Researchers found that taking a regular break to walk around helped reduce the body's levels of glucose...
Non Domestic Rates – update
Posted by carol on Mar 7, 2012 in Commercial Property Small Business
Cheshire East Council have now released the Non Domestic Rates update for 2012 -2013. Which you can view on their web site and in some cases small business can apply for a rate reduction. 2012-2013 standard non-domestic rate multiplier is 45.8p 2012-2013 small business rate non-domestic...
Snacking in the Office
Posted by carol on Feb 20, 2012 in Magnus News
The average female office worker consumes a third of her daily calorie allowance - around 650 calories on snacks such as chocolate a survey has revealed. Nine out of ten women, 87% confessed to snacking at their desks - 51% admitted to eating between 650 and 750 calories a day on snacks...