Sustainable procurement isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for business. For SMEs, making smarter purchasing decisions means saving money, reducing risks and building a brand that customers trust. Learn practical tools and strategies to integrate sustainability into procurement, improve supplier relationships and drive growth.
Neil Grime
Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Practical Strategies for SME Leaders
Supply chain disruptions can cost businesses dearly, but resilience can turn risks into opportunities. Learn practical strategies for small businesses to strengthen their supply chains, including real-time tracking, alternative sourcing, and effective inventory management. Stay prepared and stay ahead.
Transform your business: how using a consultant makes good sense
A very useful guide on how to pick the right consultant for your business
Eight steps for contract management success
There are eight steps in overseeing and administering the various stages of a contract, from creation to execution and beyond, that business owners must pay attention to. A good process ensures all parties involved fulfil their obligations and meet the contract terms...
How Should Business Owners Manage Procurement in Their Business When Selling It?
When it comes to managing procurement in relation to selling a business, there are several steps that business owners should take to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Here are some key considerations: Identify key suppliers It's important to identify the...
Improve your buying skills
Most small businesses need a technology supplier. If you are not savvy, you could be wasting 30 per cent of your budget by paying too much. To reduce costs, you need to understand how the supplier margins work. There are two simple elements to a supplier margin: the...
Managing Costs – 4 Factors
Managing Costs on IT products and equipment is extremely difficult for organisations. Independent survey reports, analysis of purchases and consistent client results support the fact that 81% of organisations will pay more than they should on everyday tech products....
Managing IT Inflation
Inflation is biting hard. As it is expected to hit 11%, the UK consumer price index is at its highest since records began. Expect rising capital expenditure costs as vendors feel the pinch, along with escalating contract and labour costs. The question is what can...
Managing Perceived Over Valued Products
Occasionally an organisation will have a specific product or service that will have a perceived higher degree of importance. It will actually be or be seen as fundamental to the success of the business and any disruption could cause irrevocable damage to its standing...