Monthly Archives: October 2016

National Work Life Week: Employees consumed by stress

The study by CV-Library, commissioned for National Work Life Week, finds that the majority of employees (57.4 per cent) believe that their manager does not offer support to help them manage stress at work. According to the research, bad management is the biggest cause of stress at work (65.8 per cent), followed by low morale within the workplace (38.1 per
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How to create a more productive working environment as a small business

When many small businesses consider how they could do for more productive working, topics such as flexible working policies and mobile application often to come to mind, but not all give thought to how the working environment effects staff and what adjustments are needed to help employees to perform well in their role. This is perhaps
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Small businesses losing out on export opportunities

The report, commissioned by World First, finds that only 5 per cent of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have plans to investigate export opportunities in the next five years. However, by trading their goods and services internationally the typical exporting SME added over £287,000 in revenue over the last 12 months with 9 per cent of SME
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Is having a mentor key to small business success?

Starting a business can be challenging. The responsibility of leadership carries pressure and uncertainty. As the boss it can be difficult to turn to those around you for guidance, particularly if you’re expected to have all the answers. One solution might be mentoring – taking on a business expert without a vested interest who is able
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Origami Owl Acquires Willa Beauty Company

 
Origami Owl is pleased to announce that willa, the New York-based beauty company offering trusted, healthy skincare and cosmetics formulated for the unique needs of young women, is joining the Origami Owl Family of Brands.
This move brings together two companies co-founded by teens and led by industry experts committed to empowering others with social selling entrepreneurial opportunities.
As willa joins the Origami Owl Family of Brands, its Founders, mother-daughter team Christy Prunier and 16-year-old Willa Doss, will continue to guide willa’s product vision and champion better-for-you products, and Annette McEvoy will serve as willa CEO.
Annette brings 30 years of trailblazing experience in the beauty industry to steer willa’s growth.
Throughout her career, McEvoy has been responsible for developing what are now ubiquitous, large-scale consumer brands, such as Preference Hair Color (a

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How Much Can You Make as an Initial Outfitters Consultant?

Sponsored By Initial Outfitters By Holly Reisem Hanna This month I had the opportunity to take an inside peek into the company, Initial Outfitters. If you’re not familiar with Initial Outfitters, they are a Christian-inspired direct sales company that sells personalized jewelry and gifts. Consultants can earn 20–35% commission on personal sales, plus the opportunity […]

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