Do you know what your customers really want? The honest answer in a lot of cases is no. Without knowing your customers, and I mean, really knowing them, how can you expect to break through the everyday noise in order to capture their attention? The key to getting to know your customers is to profile them and build a buyer persona. Knowing their... Posted: 9 November 2015 at 1:34 pm by Laura Morris
Apprenticeships with Analytik CAW Business School are proud to be working with local business in developing their employees. Analytik Ltd, based in Swavesey near Cambridge, have recently employed a full-time Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice on a work-based basis. Work-based learning is fantastic for both the apprentice and the employer because it means that the individual does not need... Posted: 19 October 2015 at 11:00 am by Laura Morris
Expand and grow your business – we’ll show you how Wanting to expand or grow your own business? Maybe you’d like advice on utilising your current resources in preparation for the next step. This is where CAW can help. CAW Business School will be hosting their first Business Builder conference in Godmanchester on Saturday 4th June, 2016. This one day conference will provide you with... Posted: 2 October 2015 at 12:04 pm by Sami Cooper
Older People’s Day Is it true you’re rock climbing? Learning to scuba dive? Running a marathon? But you’re over 60… Do you think over 60 means over life? We think you’re only just getting started! Thursday 1st October, 2015 is officially Older People’s Day, an International Day created to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions that older people... Posted: 1 October 2015 at 1:45 pm by Sami Cooper
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
Can you select the correct email greeting? Looking through the latest emails within your inbox and it is likely you will find a variety of greetings. Hi, Hey, Dear, Hello – choosing the right greeting can be a minefield, but can be incredibly important. It could be said it’s the equivalent of a handshake in person! How you choose to start your... Posted: 22 September 2015 at 11:42 am by Laura Morris
National Minimum Wage Rate Changes – 1 October 2015 It’s coming up to that time of year again. From Thursday October 1 2015 the National Minimum Wage hourly rates are increasing. The new rates will be as below: £6.70 for those aged 21 and over – a 20p increase from £6.50 £5.30 for 18 – 20 year olds – a 17p increase from £5.13... Posted: 17 September 2015 at 9:54 am by Laura Morris
Change Leadership: Are marketers the future? It’s frequently suggested that the world is changing at a rapid pace and businesses need to learn how to keep up in order to maintain their success, or they are at risk of being left behind. However, few people go into business in order to ‘keep up’; surely the majority of businesses are looking to... Posted: 9 September 2015 at 8:00 am by Laura Morris
Start your career in administration here at CAW! Here at CAW we have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team at our head office here in Godmanchester. Working at our head office as a full-time Business Administration Apprentice is a an incredible chance to be able to work within a supportive training environment – for the very provider that you... Posted: 31 August 2015 at 8:00 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