Time really does fly – Christmas is on the horizon meaning 2016 will shortly be drawing to a close and providing businesses with a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and formulate how the organisation could develop throughout next year. 1. Identify profitability drivers through better tracking Increasing and maintaining profitability is a
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Business output rises for first time in 17 months
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UK business output has risen for the first time after 17 months of decline, according to the latest Business Trends Report by accountants and business advisers BDO LLP. BDO’s Output Index, which indicates how businesses expect to perform in the coming three months ahead, has risen from 96.7 to 97.1 in November, suggesting that, for
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UK SME owners preparing to work this Christmas Eve
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Zurich’s latest SME Risk Index reveals that more than a quarter (27 per cent) of Britain’s SME owners and decision makers think they will have to work on Christmas Eve, which falls on a Saturday this year, and even 7 per cent are counting on having to work on Christmas Day. Zurich’s latest data shows that, even
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Young Brits believe current employer can make them successful
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Young Brits are not motivated by success in their career path but are more likely to career jump than the older generation, according to First Direct. They asked 2,000 people what their definition of success is and discovered that we are indeed still a driven nation, and that, for the majority of us, it’s not all
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Tahitian Noni Founders John Wadsworth and Kim Asay Launch Zennoa
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John Wadsworth, known as the “father of the superfoods movement,” for his discovery of Noni and subsequent role in founding an iconic nutritional supplement company, has teamed up with former business partner Kim Asay to form a new venture.
Called Zennoa LLC, this company recently developed its first product, Core Care, and began prelaunch activities. It is scheduled to launch formally in February 2017.
Mr. Wadsworth has the heart of an entrepreneur. His career has been varied and distinguished as a food scientist, a top-tier corporate executive and a disruptive innovator in the nutritional supplement industry.
His personal integrity and expansive vision have earned him the respect of thousands worldwide.
Mr. Wadsworth says, “I feel better physically now than I have in ten years. I’m so excited about the opportunity Kim and I have to
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Mannatech’s Products Now Available In China
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Mannatech – a Triple A classified opportunity by Business For Home – announced that it has made several of its innovative, high-quality nutritional supplement products available in Mainland China through a cross-border e-commerce website that offers a unique online retail shopping experience at: www.MeiTaiChina.com.
“We are thrilled to launch this e-commerce site in the largest nation in the world. It is our privilege to deliver Mannatech’s health and wellness products to a region that is constantly seeking better wellness solutions,” said Mannatech’s CEO and President, Alfredo “Al” Bala.
“This e-commerce retail site allows Mannatech to open the doors wide for anyone in China who would like to improve their lives and the lives of their family members by using our renowned, revolutionary wellness products.
The e-commerce site is part of a number of
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Why one in three customers do not buy your complete range
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One in three customers do not buy your complete range of products and services simply because they do not know you offer them! Are you and your business unknowingly part of this statistic? A thought-provoking question, isn’t it? Some say the problem is even worse, that it’s closer to two out of three. Of course
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How one student turned her babysitting and tutoring platform into reality
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I was a Psychology undergraduate with an idea, but I lacked self-belief. I wanted to create an online cashless babysitting and tutoring booking website called Zoo Town. I envisioned this website connecting many parents in London, to students who are fully vetted, experienced and ready to provide world class service to children in their care.
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One in five forced to use holiday to attend funerals
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Nearly one in five employees have been forced to use their annual leave entitlement or take unpaid leave to attend funerals of family members or friends, according to new research from MetLife. Its findings show 19 per cent of workers have been absent to attend funerals or cope with bereavement which was classed as unpaid leave
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Why it may pay to play Scrooge with Christmas office gifts
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When it comes to Christmas parties and office gifts, employers that play Scrooge and manage to keep a lid on the costs could enjoy considerable tax savings, according to Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. There is a specific tax exemption for annual parties or similar functions for employees. The exemption
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