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July 2008

e-newsletter
Business Insight

 


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.....

SPECIAL FEATURE....

It's time to put your training plan into action!

 

man checking timeOver the last six years our expert training partners have developed training plans for hundreds of SMEs throughout Scotland to help keep them competitive and ahead of the game. 

Providing information on thousands of courses such as accounting and web design, our training partners can also source courses in data protection, search engine optimisation and confidence building. 

Lesley-Jean Shaw who is Commercial Director of Cumbernauld Theatre, who recently put one of our training plans into action, said she would 'definitely recommend' the service our training partners provide.

 

To arrange a meeting with your local training partner to discuss your free training plan click here.

 

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Don’t miss our latest free resources                           We've made it easier to access our free business templates including setting business goals, training needs analysis and competence framework.         

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Update - directors' briefing notes                                                                                    We've updated the following briefing notes.  Click on the links below to view and download.

 

Tax and National Insurance

Credit control

Managing your cashflow

An Internet policy for your employees

An Email policy for your employees

 

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Training Partner Gill Blair speaks with Lesley-Jean Shaw who is the Commercial Director of Cumbernauld Theatre. 

 

Click here to read the article.

 Equality in Business leaflet image Hot topic - Equality in Business

Find out how Scottish Businesses are reaping the rewards by embracing equality in the workplace.               

 

Click here to find out how you can too

 

Free purchasing guide for SMEs            

Click here to download your free ICT purchasing guide.

 

Free stuff Free Stuff
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's  'Cumbernauld Theatre' who are in the hot seat
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Hot topic Hot Topic
This month's Hot Topic looks at the importance of equality in business.
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