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Stock control administration
An administrator or stock controllers' duties, typical paperwork and auditing or checking stock
How much stock should you keep?
Advantages and disadvantages of keeping either plenty of stock or very little
Using RFID for inventory control, stock security and quality management
RFID inventory management provides a highly versatile way to control and track stock
Stock security
Set up a security policy, prevent employee theft and ensure you comply with health and safety requirements
Health and safety requirements when using contractors and subcontractors
Your responsibility for the health and safety of any contractors on your business premises.
Get the most from contractors and subcontractors
From engagement to completion of the contract, maximise the potential of your contractors and subcontractors.
The difference between contractors and subcontractors
Understand the differences between contractors, subcontractors and what this means for your business.
Stock control systems - keeping track using computer software
Sales order processing, automatic stock monitoring and how to choose the right stock control system
Using contractors and subcontractors: insurance and contracts
When engaging contractors and subcontractors, you may well need public liability insurance.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a contractor or subcontractor
Some of the advantages and disadvantages of using contractors and subcontractors.
Employment status - implications for tax and workplace rights
Why determining the employment status of contractors and subcontractors matters.
Types of stock
The four main types of stock - raw materials and components, work in progress, finished goods and consumables
Control the quality of your stock
Stock and batch tracking, checking goods and the British Standards Institute scheme for quality management
Job application process: CVs and application forms
Employers can weigh up the options for recruiting new staff either by requesting CVs or using job application forms
Stock control methods
How to control stock through reviews, minimum levels, using batch control and first in first out systems
Stock control systems - keeping track manually
Using inventory listing, stock codes, stock books and a simple re-order system to manage your stock
Skills and training for company directors
Extra training that may be needed to fulfil the duties of a company director.
Advantages of effective teamwork
Teamwork can bring many benefits to your business helping you to solve problems, generate new ideas and pursue opportunities
How to support employees with mental ill health
Ways that you can support employees if they are experiencing mental health issues.
Mental Health Charter
The Equality Commission’s Mental Health Charter will help you to put in place the correct procedures for a more motivated workforce.