In business, it’s not what you know or even who you know, but who knows you that matters, according to results of a survey by Robert Half Management Resources.
Many firms are looking to make large scale changes – but too many are forgetting their most important transition tool – their people, says David Jarrett.
AIM-listed businesses still have some way to go before they catch up with their established FTSE-listed counterparts when it comes to the quality of their financial reporting, a study of company accounts by the financial regulator has found.
As part of its education programme to prepare for the introduction of mandatory electronic filing of company tax returns with iXBRL format computations and accounts, HMRC has published a guide for businesses and is planning two more public events in the autumn.
Planning strategies for growth after the recession
17% (10 votes)
Keeping down costs
25% (15 votes)
Raising capital and credit
7% (4 votes)
Maintaining a healthy cashflow
43% (26 votes)
Total votes: 60
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