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Don’t let me be misunderstood: The importance of marketing

14 October 2019

Marketing is one of the most misunderstood functions found in business. This may have to do with the flashy image that is often associated with… Read More

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Ben Impact Report highlights 29% caseload increase

12 July 2019

Industry charity Ben saw a 29% year-on-year increase in the number of cases managed by its support services team, according to the organisation’s annual Impact… Read More

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This is a low? Ben launches new online depression support

29 March 2019

Ben has launched new online support to help automotive industry people who are struggling with depression. Around one in three people contact Ben’s helpline about… Read More

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Classic move

10 January 2019

All my recent writing has involved modern cars and techniques, but this month I have decided to write about my main passion of classic cars. Read More

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Ben shines spotlight on workplace bullying

12 November 2018

Ben has launched new web resources to help people cope with bullying in the workplace, just in time for National Anti-Bullying Week, which is taking… Read More

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Managing a winning team

29 October 2018

Most businesses need staff to operate effectively and this means that those staff need to be managed. However, what does ‘managed’ really mean and how… Read More

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Mental health and money top worries says Ben report

20 July 2018

Working age people in the motor industry are contacting Ben in increasing numbers due to financial concerns and mental health challenges according to the charity’s… Read More

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LEADING the team

16 April 2018

Unless you are a one-man business, you will probably have staff to manage. The art of managing your team is one of the most challenging,… Read More

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Come and look at my knives!

14 October 2017

Our industry is full of enthusiastic technicians and entrepreneurial business owners; people who love what they do, and their chosen trade. With all… Read More