A great manager is one who is a true leader. They tend not to be authoritarian in their approach. An individual in authority makes use of power in order to get people on side or to undertake an activity with him or her. Such a person has the backing of whatever laws or rules are […]
Microsoft gets it right with Windows 10
The good old Start button has been a fixture on the lower left corner of the Windows desktop since the days of Windows 95, offering speedy access to apps and settings. The good old Start button has been a fixture on the lower left corner of the Windows desktop since the days of Windows 95, […]
The benefits of outsourcing non-core business functions
How many times have you heard the buzzword ‘Outsourcing’? In today’s hyper-connected world, outsourcing is possible from any offshore location and for any kind of business. Some of the main processes which are increasingly being outsourced are HR management, IT services, marketing services and general administration. Management of these functions tends to stay in-house, but […]
Microsoft Office for Android devices!
Microsoft has launched Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps for Android devices that pack all the tools a business user could want. You’ll need a Microsoft account to use them; without one, you can only view files stored on your device or from your cloud storage accounts. This is quite different to other mobile office apps, […]
Dell XPS 13 Laptop
The new Dell XPS 13 follows a long line of similarly named laptops. The design of this latest version is slick and looks very professional, but as with most compact laptops, ports and physical connectivity options are minimal. There’s a USB 3.0 port on each side, a power socket, Mini DisplayPort and headset jack on […]
Weekly Planning
To get where you want to go, you have to plan the journey. Many business people engage in yearly or even monthly planning, but what about weekly planning? If you want to work more effectively and get more done, you need to plan each day of your week. Monday’s are tricky days; they tend to […]
Tax Diary of Main Events
Date What’s Due 1 February 2015 Corporation tax for year to 30/4/14 19 February 2015 PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 5/2/15 (due 22 February if you pay electronically) 28 February 2015 Surcharge of 5% on 2013/14 self assessment tax still unpaid. 1 March 2015 Corporation tax for […]
Strategic HR Planning
If your company is forecasting growth, downsizing or even staying at the same level, a strategic HR plan can help to support the objectives of the business. Such a plan can help your firm to prepare for its HR needs based on current versus expected future performance. The HR department must have a plan to […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft is really pushing the “laptop replacement” concept with the new Surface Pro 3. The device should appeal to business users preferring to remain in a Windows environment while on their tablet, rather than using Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android. Of course, as we shall see, the Surface Pro 3 is much more than just […]