What are the things to consider when investing in a franchise, asks Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association

There is no better time than 2011 for the business traveller to make the most of Scotland’s active pursuits as the entire country celebrates the Year of Active Scotland

Diana Bruce from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals explains government proposals for more flexible parental leave and the administrative implications for payroll departments

In all markets, someone sets the rules that allow it to work. But in the UK energy and climate markets we need some more clarity, argues Alan Aldridge, executive director of ESTA

Kent, known as the Garden of England, has breathtaking countryside dotted with orchards, vineyards, hop gardens, oast houses and more famously the White Cliffs of Dover

With a warm welcome, fine food and drink, and venues to suit all budgets and tastes, Scotland is the perfect place for your conference, meeting, incentive and event management needs

Shaun McCarthy, director, Action Sustainability, and chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, considers the shift in focus from lowest price to consideration of wider impacts

Being AIM accredited gives venues and suppliers a clear marketing advantage over non AIM accredited venues and product and service providers, says the Meetings Industry Association

The Institute of Groundsmanship explains why training is the key to success when maintaining sports amenities and open areas

Wales hosts a vast range of value-for-money venues for event buyers tasked with keeping costs down but standards high. We take a look at a few purse-friendly options

With the public sector facing a rapidly changing landscape, Martin Rayson, vice president of the Public Sector People Managers’ Association, discusses how to keep staff motivated and engaged

Adam Simon and Jon Francis unravel the myths around recovery auditing and ask whether civil servants can afford to ignore it

The National Outsourcing Association’s chairman Martyn Hart looks at why public sector outsourcing is on the rise and the benefits it can provide

The National Outsourcing Association’s chairman Martyn Hart looks at why public sector outsourcing is on the rise and the benefits it can provide

Through increased investment in infrastructure and a wide mix of dining options, hotels, entertainment and cultural offerings, seaside towns today rival even the most popular of conferencing cities

Diana Bruce, senior policy liaison officer at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, looks at how the 2011 Budget will affect payroll departments

With tighter budgets and the raft of new policies brought in by the coalition government, obtaining public views through research is now more useful than ever

The Heat Pump Association explains how heat pump technology can help reduce both energy consumption and carbon emissions

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Event Diary

An essential date in the calendar for those responsible for homeland and global security; International Security Expo returns to Olympia in London on 30 September & 1 October 2025.

Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.

Tickets: Free registration available at www.retailscl.com

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

Words of World: Bridging language barriers with excellence

At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d