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A review of the websites of 43 UK-based agencies that are recruiting teachers in South Africa and other countries finds that important information about what to expect often is missing. An analysis of the marketing strategies shows that agencies overall are promising schools thorough vetting of candidates and low fees, are promising prospective teachers good pay while inviting them to imagine an exciting life outside the classroom, and are assuring both that the agency can make the “right” match. The article concludes with a list of recommendations for candidates and for agencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reviews the introduction and development of business planning in Great Britain's National Health Service. It presents a guideline for writing a business case for service development that would form part of a pathology business. Appropriate discussion with managers in either service development or planning may identify a way of targeting a business case to an appropriate source of funding. Business planning and the development of a successful business case in pathology present a challenge to all those working in that service. Time needs to be taken to prepare well, collect accurate information, and gain support from colleagues for any plan to be successful.

In this article the authors discuss on how to develop and improve industrial management in Great Britain. They believed that employees' attitudes in facing recruitment and retention challenges are important factor to consider for successful business. They also emphasized strategic techniques and business research such as lean manufacturing method for operations management and engineering experiences.

The article focuses on the marketing strategies of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The marketing team of the BVA has taken a broad approach to its marketing efforts in 2005 in Great Britain, focusing on retaining current members, targeting non-members and making particular efforts with students and recent graduates. These efforts have resulted in a very satisfactory increase in membership numbers. During 2005, the marketing team ran its most effective direct mailing campaign to non-members to date.