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June 2008

 e-newsletter
Business Insight

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Welcome to 'Business Insight', the business & training e-newsletter from learndirect scotland for business. Keep bang up to date with the latest news on training and receive access to free resources.....

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Facing the credit crunch!

The news has been dominated by the looming credit crunch and many businesses are already feeling the pinch. 

 

So why not keep on top of your finances with our FREE online learning offer.  Choose two of the following courses absolutely FREE.

 

  • Budgeting for different business conditions
  • Using cash flow to manage
  • Budgeting basics
  • Preparing a budget
  • Managing a budget

 

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This Months Insight - Latest News and Events

 

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Handy new guide for SMEs
Click here to view our new interactive      e-book detailing all the free resources, including online learning, that we offer. 

 


Employees may be granted  right to request training

Businesses may be forced to consider employee requests for time-off for work-related training.  Click here to find out more.

 

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 Business groups welcome 48 hour opt-out.                            Small business groups have welcomed   a ruling by the EU Employment Council to retain UK employers' right to ask staff to work more than 48 hours a week.
Click here to find out more. 
 
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Training Partner Susan Rees speaks with Richard Atkin who is the director of  Livingston-based Atkin Framers Ltd.  Click here to read the article.
Forthcoming events


Thursday 8th July, Dumfries and Galloway.

Training for Success, Business Planning Skills.


Learn how to create a formal business plan or brush up on existing planning skills.  Click here for more details.

Thursday 24th July, Dumfries and Galloway.

Training for Success, Fundraising.

Learn how to develop an effective fundraising strategy and create an action plan for your own organisation.   Click here for more details.

 
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We have a range of free resources click here to download fact sheets, workbooks and much more.
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Meeting request Meeting Request
Our training partners are on hand to provide you with free training advice and support.
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SME Focus Business Doctor
Each month we will focus on a small business. This month it is 'Atkin Framers Ltd' who are in the hot seat
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Hot topic Hot Topic
This month's Hot Topic looks at the possibility of businesses being forced to consider allowing employees time off to improve their skills.
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