... and terms from other sources. Altogether, it defines more than 5,000 words and phrases used in business. This includes technical ... sets of initials, such as LEAPS and, satisfyingly, AAT. More general business phrases appear, too – ‘accommodation address’, ...

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... commercials. "There will be savings targets set, but more importantly it's not about price but about value. Some services and goods ... are looking for the most reliable suppliers." Orange has more than 12 million customers in the UK and operates in 20 countries ...

Of more than 1,000 Chartered Accountants surveyed for the online poll, 55 per cent ... rise in the adult minimum wage to around £5 per hour, but a more substantial hike would be likely to hurt a much greater number, putting ...

... The programme is expected to make big savings and provide more secure trading practices. Microsoft said MSVP improved accountability and information flow, and added it had spent more than £700 million with UK suppliers in the past three years. Paul ...

... New orders accelerated at 61, amid anecdotal reports of a more favourable environment for winning new tenders. Companies took on more staff to increase capacity and their skill-bases, as well as making ...

... corner yet, but we expect that legislation will show a much more positive impact over the longer term. "What the act offers is a legal ... on late payment. "Small businesses may have to be more diligent, but the issue is really about building good business ...

... "Because we are working off a common data set, it is more consistent." In practical terms, this means users should be much more aware of any knock-on effects. If there is an increase in orders, for ...

... as European global sourcing development director. He moved more than $2.5 billion of annual spend with suppliers to lower-cost countries, producing net savings of more than 13 per cent. "Many purchasers struggle to get that 10-15 per cent ...

... are resource issues and it takes time. If you need to source more than you can certify, then there is a supply and demand problem.” ... “We feel that it’s a growing agenda in the UK. We have a more demanding number of stakeholders and our consumers will expect us to be ...