Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
London is soon to host some of the biggest events in the world. And with all eyes on the capital, many improvements are being made, from new transport links, new event venues and new hotels
Peter Hore from Indirect Tax Services talks through potential changes to VAT legislation that could affect the public sector
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
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