The European Union is working towards a more harmonised contract law regime in Europe. Paul Abbiati explains what it could mean for purchasers and how they can get involved
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Travel, entertainment, company offices, supplier gifts… all issues to give purchasers a headache. Martin Cunningham explains how to decide what is – and isn’t – a legitimate business expense
The consultant crisis threatens to engulf the whole industry
While the candidates from November’s exams digest their recently received results, Cedric Spiller examines the marking process and where students went right – and wrong
The government is the latest in a line of IT users considering a switch to open-source software. Should the private sector follow its lead? Malcolm Wheatley investigates
Today’s gadgets can bring real business benefits to the recruitment process
What strategies can be employed to help dsylexic candidates?
Growth in the use of purchasing cards has been steady rather than explosive but a new player and changes behind the scenes are now making an impact
Retaining ownership of goods ensures that suppliers are protected if a customer’s business fails. But putting it in the contract is only the first step for both parties, as Robin Tutty explains
In the first of two articles on how purchasers should approach IT outsourcing deals, Jimmy Desai explains why they should not sign a supplier’s standard contract without considering the implications