It never ceases to amaze me how many businesses and organisations seem to see public relations as remote from other business functions. It’s wheeled out on special occasions instead of being woven into every aspect of a business. Effective PR is as much about the way a receptionist answers the ‘phone as it is about … Treat job applicants with courtesy – they can do your PR for you
The P&A Group of Companies is continuing to grow its P&A Receivables Services PLC with the appointment of Paul Leary as divisional director of its banking and financial arm. His appointment strengthens the team helping banks, independent funders and invoice finance companies to recover debts and assets when businesses fail. Jeremy Priestley, managing partner of … RBS man appointed to manage P&A banking and financial division
Universities need to teach different employability skills to ensure their graduates get jobs. Blogging, Twitter and LinkedIn are essential, as are knowing how to network and ‘create’ their own job opportunities.
Marc Bolland, Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer Plc and playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn are among six leading figures to be awarded honorary degrees by York St John University at graduation ceremonies on 16, 17 and 18 November. Also receiving honorary degrees at ceremonies in York Minister in recognition for achievements in their fields are … York St John honours six outstanding figures in business, sport, fundraising and theatre
Bradford University School of Management hosted a dinner for business leaders at their Heaton Mount Executive Education and Conference Centre to discuss education and skills issues with James Fothergill, the CBI’s policy adviser in this area. Much of the discussion centred around the need for employers to be more involved with schools, particularly to raise … CBI dinner at Bradford – employers want consortium help for employee skills
The joint administrators of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited have today (28 October) agreed a deal with Akkeron Group for the purchase of the club. Brendan Guilfoyle, of The P&A Partnership, said: “I am delighted that this morning we have agreed a deal that will see Plymouth Argyle Football Club coming out of administration. We … Statement from The P&A Partnership re Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited (in administration)
Business cards and brochures are old hat; the cyber-network rules, says Carol Lewis from The Times in an article in today’s paper (27 October). She quotes Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive of Northern Lights, who uses a blog to offer tips, advice and content wich might be of interest to clients. She then links to this … How today’s entrepreneurs tweet to woo customers
Carol Lewis from The Times wrote an article on Twitter in Wednesday’s paper (26 October) and says that businesses who are not using Twitter might be missing a trick. “Internet savvy businesses are using social media for everything from direct sales and customer services to product development and recruitment”. She quotes Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive … Get tweeting if you want to get ahead
In a tough economy many businesses are taking a long hard look at what they spend on sponsorship. Not just because marketing budgets are being cut, but also because companies are considering whether certain kinds of sponsorship are appropriate in austere times and, importantly, what’s the impact on business goals? So whatever sector you are … Five tips for getting business value from sponsorship
