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May 2008

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Business Insight

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This Months Insight - Latest News and Events
 

 

 

 

A day in the life of a training
partner - Gill Blair
'No two days are ever the
same.'
 
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SME Focus - East Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd
This issue we speak to Alan Brown who
is the Managing Director of
East Coast Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Ltd in Brechin.
We asked Alan a few questions to find
out all about the business.
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Staff absenteeism costs SMEs £25k per year
Is your business suffering due
to the ill health of your staff. 
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Small firms opportunities for public sector contracts
The Government has launched
a three month free trial of its
Supply2.gov website for SMEs searching for public sector contract opportunities. 
Click here to find out more.

Revamped website for ACAS
ACAS, the employment relations service, has re-launched its website with new features and tailored guidance for employers. 
Click here to find out more.

Forthcoming events


Thursday 5 June, Meet the Buyer, Glasgow.
The Supplier Development Programme is running a free event at City Chambers on George Square.  Take the opportunity to meet the buying personnel of 25 major public sector organisations. Click here. 

Wednesday 4 June,
Leap into Learning - a Partnership Approach, Kilmarnock.
Scottish Social Services Learning Network is hosting a conference at the Park Hotel along with D&G and Ayrshire's Local Learning  Networks. Click here.
 

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Local Employment Partnership: realising the untapped potential



The Government and employers are working together to make the most of untapped potential in the community. 
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SME Focus Business Doctor

Each month we will focus on a small business. This month it's 'East Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd' who are in the hot seat.

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Hot topic Hot Topic
 This month's Hot Topic looks at employing older workers to plug the skills gap. 
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