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Intrepid adventurers attempt ultimate automotive challenge

December 11, 2012

Two adventurers are driving from Cape Town to London in a Fiat Panda to raise funds for Farm Africa, a charity tackling acute hunger in East Africa. Phil Young and Paul Brace will drive the Panda 1,000 miles a day in what could be considered the ultimate automotive challenge in a reasonably priced car! The city car, equipped with a standard 875cc engine, will make the journey in just ten days. If they succeed, the pair will create a new world record.

Employee engagement is vital to business success

December 3, 2012

The UK could deliver up to £26bn GDP growth by better engaging its employees, a new report from the Engage for Success task force reveals. CEOs from across the UK came together earlier this month to call for every leader and manager in the economy to help tackle the UK’s employee engagement deficit by inspiring and motivating their workforces.

Small charities lead the way in online fundraising

November 22, 2012

We were interested to learn that small charities are leading the way when it comes to fundraising online. There are more than 220,000 charities registered in the UK today, all working hard to raise those all important donations. However, significant differences were recorded in a survey of 500 UK charities conducted for Everyclick’s Digital Giving Review.

Groundbreaking report suggests small firms are vital for the UK’s jobs market

November 10, 2012

In the first report of its kind, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) underlines just how important small firms are to strengthening the economy, tackling unemployment, and taking on people who are shut out of the labour market.

Heseltine Review: A new partnership for growth

November 2, 2012

On Tuesday, 31st October the Heseltine Review was published. The report “No Stone Unturned in Pursuit of Growth“ was conducted by Lord Heseltine and published by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Introducing #MembershipMonday

October 30, 2012

CJAM is pleased to announce the launch of #MembershipMonday, a rapid and efficient way to engage with members. Using the new hashtag, we hope to encourage membership organisations and associations throughout the country to discuss their challenges and share best practice examples. Every Monday, we’ll invite membership organisations to interact and provide hints, tips and advice from our association management and marketing specialists.

HMRC increases minimum wage and introduces real time PAYE reporting

October 8, 2012

HMRC officials have increased the UK’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) for adults and apprentices. The changes, effective from 1^st October 2012, will see approximately one million of Britain’s lowest paid workers benefit from pay increases. The adult NMW has increased by 11p to £6.19 per hour, while the apprentice rate has increased by 9p to £2.65 per hour. The rates for 18-20 year olds and 16-17 year olds remain unchanged.

Outsourcing offers cost-effective means of growing a business

September 20, 2012

We read some interesting outsourcing news this week: a Bristol-based firm, Alago, is thriving while outsourcing every element of its business. The firm sells heated gloves for sport and leisure and has distributors in five countries, but employs just person – its founder Tony Curtis. He actively outsources everything from research and development through to design, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, accounting and of course marketing. Even the company address is virtual, and a telephone answering company responds to calls.

Online mapping website aims to help shoots improve their management

September 7, 2012

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation has launched a unique online mapping system which will revolutionise the way its members manage and develop their shoots.The new tool will also transform shooting’s contribution to conservation, the organisation says.

The benefits of public speaking

August 20, 2012

Association professionals are often called upon to speak at events. While it can be intimidating, public speaking is a highly valuable skill to possess, and those who learn to leverage it effectively will often establish themselves as experts or thought leaders, which in turn helps to grow membership and raise the profile of their organisation.