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Mind your PQQs for success

Mind your PQQs for success

Treat prequalification questionnaires with the utmost respect to get onto tender lists, says Philip Foster.
  • Published:13 May 2008 11:32

Your Business

David Harrison, course tutor, Managing the Future

'Soft' path to win at business

A course in 'touchy-feely' relationship techniques is proving a success with SMEs

Law

Alastair Young, director in the construction department, HBJ Gateley Wareing

Six ways to stay above suspicion

Last week's Office of Fair Trading report into alleged breaches of the Competition Act 1998 by 112 construction companies has sent shockwaves across the industry.
A bigger sting on bribery

A bigger sting on bribery

Pressure is growing to stamp out illegal transactions aboard. By Judith Seddon

New rules for employing migrants

New rules for employing migrants

The points-based system for non-EEA workers comes into effect this autumn. By Roslyn James
Hamish Lal, construction and engineering partner, Dundas & Wilson

A case for fair treatment of bidders

A recent court ruling offers encouragement to disgruntled bidders seeking damages for losing out on a contract
Diploma is short cut to skills

Diploma is short cut to skills Premium Content

A new qualification for 14 to 19-year-olds promises to revolutionise industry training

How e-auctions can work for you Premium Content

How e-auctions can work for you By following basic guidelines suppliers should find reverse e-auctions a valuable tool for attracting business. By Lee Parkinson More

Stand out from the competition

Ross Sturley, principal, Chart Lane Shouting about what differentiates you from rival firms helps to win business and charge a premium, says Ross Sturley More

Teaching trades to all-comers

Teaching trades to all-comers Kensington and Chelsea College has plenty of takers for its construction courses. By Mark Smulian.
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