Could you break free? 1 comment
Too much or not enough? 13 comments
I haven’t been on here much lately to update my blog, as been so busy especially over the last two weeks and it continues next week as well, which is great although unplanned. Still I am not complaining it’s brilliant that I made such a good impression that they want to keep me for a while longer to help them out.
Talking of which how do people plan their work especially those who are self-employed. Do you limit how much you take on, or do you try to do everything for everyone? I think at times you have to say no, as obviously doing too much can prevent you from the giving the excellent service that you provide. Then again do you take on everything that comes your way as you don’t know when or where your next client will come from.
I think probably there is no easy answer to this question. Everyone has to decide at the time how much they can take on. I must admit I have turned a few new clients away in the past, simply because I was either too busy or I did not feel that it was what I wanted to do. Then again I think this does depend on how much work comes your way and how stable you business is. Another factor is whether or not you are just starting out or been around for a while and can afford to say no. At the start I think anyone is glad of any work just to get the clientage and money coming in but as time goes on I think everyone needs to bear in mind how much work they want, how much they want to earn and how stressful they want their life to be. After all surely one of the main reasons anyone goes self-employed is because they want to enjoy what they do and feel less stressed with life and work?
After Hours Tonbridge Leave a comment
Just a reminder to people about the above networking event on Tuesday 11 October 2011. Great way to meet new people!
http://www.kentinvictachamber.co.uk/events/afterhours-tbrdge-18w/
Quote of the Day 2 comments
It’s not what you are willing to do that will make you successful. It’s what
you are willing to do without until you get there.
Daniel Waldschmidt
New Agency Worker Regulations – 1 October 2011 9 comments
From the 1 October 2011 new regulations come into force regarding agency workers in the UK. After 12 weeks agency workers are entitled to similar benefits as those of permanent staff i.e. car parking, crèche facilities, staff canteen discounts, overtime payments, holiday and bonus payments.
Can SME’s really afford this at the present time or will it be an added strain and expense to their business? Failure to comply with the new regulations could lead to an Employment Tribunal awarding compensation of any amount as there is no limit.
Maybe the new regulations will make SME’s think twice about taking on temporary staff but at busy times is there an alternative? What do you feel about this, will it affect your business in any way? Are you put off by the new regulations? Would you consider taking on someone who is self-employed and available as and when you need them. Would that be an easier option or would you be concerned whether or not they could provide the support you need at the relevant time? Then again would it be better just to have someone as and when required without any regulations to keep to?
I personally think this is a good thing for the Agency workers. It gives them more rights and having worked as a locum previously the benefits are always good to have especially for long-term bookings. I do think though that some SME’s may be put off taking on agency staff for any length of time. Are you one of these and what other options would you consider?