The largest list of employers to be named and shamed for failing to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage was published last week, but little sympathy seems to be with small businesses in regards to the impact on their margins. Almost 200 employers who failed to pay their workers the legal minimum have been
The post Small businesses and the National Minimum Wage problem by Ben Lobel appeared first on Small Business.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Hot Business News Today
UK SMEs could be missing out on international sales
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The top five reasons given by UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as to why they are not using social media to target international sales include that the UK is the company’s biggest market, and that what works in the UK will work just as well overseas, according to a study by Barclays. No interest in exporting abroad, feeling
The post UK SMEs could be missing out on international sales by Ben Lobel appeared first on Small Business.
Hot Business News Today
Youngevity Acquires Natures Pearl
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
One week after Youngevity – a Triple AAA+ classified opportunity by Business For Home acquired Renew Interests – Sozo Global, the company acquires Natures Pearl.
Youngevity International, Inc. (OTCQX : YGYI ) (www.YGYI.com), a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive acquisition agreement to acquire the assets of Nature’s Pearl Corporation, a grower, manufacturer, and direct seller of Muscadine grape products, including nutritional supplements, skin care, Muscadine juice and other personal care products.
Additionally, Youngevity has entered into an agreement for the exclusive rights to manufacture Muscadine products utilizing Nature’s Pearl’s technology.
Nature Pearl’s Muscadine grape extract has recently been the subject of research studies conducted at
Hot Business News Today
Tesla Removes 'Autopilot' From Chinese Website After Beijing Crash
by Reuters • • 0 Comments
A driver crashed earlier this month while on a commuter highway after the car failed to avoid a vehicle parked on the left side, partially in the roadway, damaging both cars but causing no injuries.
Hot Business News Today
Elon Musk's SpaceX Launches Satellite, Lands Rocket Back on Drone Ship in Ocean
by Arjun Kharpal • • 0 Comments
It’s the fourth time a SpaceX rocket has landed on the drone ship, which is stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, and the sixth time one of the company’s space vehicles has landed back on Earth.
Hot Business News Today
Microsoft, MIT Turn Temporary Tattoos Into Touchpads
by David Murphy • • 0 Comments
The temporary tattoos let you interact with connected devices, possibly turning your wrist into a smartphone touchpad.
Hot Business News Today
2 Powerful Strategies to Be More Productive and Enjoy Life More
by Daniel DiPiazza • • 0 Comments
Reading a lot and meditating enough are a very good start to becoming more knowledgeable with a lot less stress.
Hot Business News Today
The Real Reason Apple Wants to Kill the Audio Jack
by Tim Bajarin • • 0 Comments
There may be a method to Apple’s madness, and there’s certainly some historical precedence.
Hot Business News Today
How to Deal With These 4 Employee Frustrations
by Heather R. Huhman • • 0 Comments
Hot Business News Today
The Internet Is Bad Brain Food and Other Vacation Learnings
by Carol Roth • • 0 Comments
It’s critical to recharge your battery, to do your best for yourself and your business, so unplugging for a period of time is necessary.