Business Skills

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Top Tips for Managing Absence

Here we outline the best practice principles that can help you manage absence effectively, and the practical steps you can take to follow them.

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Risk Analysis

Identify and manage risks effectively using Risk Analysis. Watch this video to learn more.

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What is a Budget?

This document will give you and your team a simple overview of what a budget actually is and why you might need one. It also explores the five different stages of the budget cycle.

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The Paula Principle

Author Tom Schuller discusses several ways to combat the so-called Paula Principle, the concept that most women work below their level of competence.

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Testing Strategic Options

Strategic analysis and choice are of little value to an organization unless the strategies are capable of being implemented. We outline the key strategic tests of suitability, feasibility and acceptability here.

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A Brief Guide to Transfer Pricing

Transfer prices are the prices charged internally, between different parts of the same organisation, for products or services. This article looks at the main issues involved in setting transfer prices.

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An Introduction to Price-Setting

There are variety of factors to consider when determining the price of a product or service. This article gives you a model and worked example that will show you how to consider all the relevant factors in setting prices.

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Ten Questions About Redundancy

Breaking the news of redundancy is one of the most challenging areas of a manager's role. This checklist covers ten of the most common questions people are likely to ask about redundancy, plus suggested responses. Use it to ensure that you are well prepared for redundancy meetings with your team.

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How to Spot Real and Fake News

Fake news can destroy trust, damage learning culture, and sap curiosity. Make sure you know how to tell fact from fiction using these six steps.