Choosing what to do next: 5 questions to ask yourself For those with everything figured out; GCSE results day can come and go with very little thought. You have your results and are heading to Sixth Form or College? Great! For those that don’t, it’s a different story. You have your results, but are still completely lost as to what you’re going to do now?... Posted: 25 August 2016 at 7:25 am by Alison German
Results day: What comes next? Weighing up your options after receiving your A-Level results can be challenging, especially if your original plan is no longer feasible. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree course, or are questioning whether university is really the right path for you – why not consider an apprenticeship instead? Apprenticeships are a... Posted: 18 August 2016 at 8:08 am by Alison German
How much do you support your staff? One of your employees comes to you to say they need support in a specific area of their job. Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back, as it must mean you are an approachable leader! However, there is the possibility that you are also a tad frustrated because now you have to find a... Posted: 9 August 2016 at 12:29 pm by Laura Morris
Training, an expense or an investment: What’s your view? It’s the classic argument – what if you train your staff and they leave, or what happens if you don’t and then they stay? Is it just an unnecessary expense to train your staff or is it a worthwhile investment? There have been many debates around this topic and arguments as to why not to... Posted: 3 June 2016 at 12:35 pm by Laura Morris
Don’t underestimate the opportunities you can offer Have you ever felt that what you do is just common sense and doesn’t require specific training? What you are likely failing to realise is that just because something is simple to you, doesn’t mean that everyone else would automatically know how to do it! Recently a prospective apprenticeship employer said that the job that they... Posted: 11 May 2016 at 2:31 pm by Laura Morris
Business Launchpad event now open for bookings! Get the confidence to get your dream off the ground by attending this inaugural event hosted by CAW Business School in Godmanchester. The first ever CAW Business Launchpad Conference will be held April 23rd 2016. This fun filled day will be full of essential advice you need to successfully get your business idea off the... Posted: 28 September 2015 at 10:20 am by Laura Morris
Learn to lead from anywhere within your organisation Leaders aren’t necessarily the individuals who are ‘the boss’ or have ‘manager’ in their job title. It’s possible to lead from anywhere in an organisation, but the key is to do this without disturbing the official hierarchy. The first thing you need to do is decide that you want to be the leader, this is... Posted: 28 August 2015 at 8:38 am by Laura Morris
Got your GCSE results – what’s next? This week is GCSE results week! An exciting time but it can also be very daunting if you’re not sure what you are going to do next. Have you thought about a career in an office-based role? Here at CAW Business School in Godmanchester we have a number of Business Administration Apprenticeship vacancies with several exciting companies.... Posted: 21 August 2015 at 2:27 pm by Laura Morris
What’s Your Problem? We all have problem areas within our business or issues we need advice on, but where do we go to seek guidance? Of course in some cases there are professionals that might be our first port of call. For example, external accountants are ideal to handle a financial concern, and a solicitor is your best... Posted: 17 August 2015 at 1:45 pm by Laura Morris
Emotional Intelligence: Why is this important? Many people are now familiar with the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). It is in essence the ability to understand your own emotions as well as the emotions of others and to use this ability to develop successful relationships. EQ comprises of 4 key areas: Self Awareness – recognising your own emotions Self Management –... Posted: 22 June 2015 at 9:19 am by Laura Morris