Despite regular warnings from doctors, four in five adults fail to eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, according to research conducted by the National Charity Partnership. Many blame the cost of healthy food and the time needed to prepare it, finds the study of 2,000 people. The effects on health remain
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Uber drivers’ tribunal win a ‘disaster for UK plc’
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Uber drivers have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed, meaning drivers for the ride-hailing app will be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the national minimum wage. Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of Contractor Calculator says, ‘This is the most high-profile court case concerning employment in recent years
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3 Ways FAA Drone Regulations Are Changing the Construction Industry
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Developers who embrace the technology stand to save time, make more money and gain an edge on their competition.
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4 Reasons Why Amazon's Product-Search Dominance Matters
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Customers research your products before they buy but smart strategy can reclaim sales lost to ‘showrooming’ and ‘webrooming’ alike.
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A Recruiter of Oscar-Winning Talent Talks 5 Ways You, Too, Can Build a 'Dream Team'
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What were top artistic talents from films like ‘Titanic,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Avatar’ looking for in a new job?
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5 Steps to Building a 6-Figure Consultancy
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Office Halloween party ideas for your small business
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A mainstay festival in the US, Halloween has arguably become more a more popular event in the UK in recent years in a globalised world. Here, we look at some ideas for your spooky office party. Dress up This is a bit of an obvious one for Halloween, but incorporating a dress-up theme, whether it is
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Why air travel is a big opportunity for start-up businesses
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So what about air travel? It is an industry which is perhaps unique in having its own dedicated button on all of today’s mobile devices. However, ‘flight mode’ has long stood for being disconnected, for switching off from the rest of the world. As the world’s airlines roll out in-flight connectivity this will increasingly no
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Private investments in SMEs increase through EIS scheme
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Small businesses received a record £1.8 billion from private investments through the government EIS scheme in the last year, up 14 per cent from £1.6 billion in the previous 12 months, finds Salisbury House Wealth. The study reveals that the figure has increased by 76 per cent in just two years – up from £1 billion in 2012/13.
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Business insolvencies on the rise, study finds
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This suggests that the financial ramifications of the Brexit vote are already beginning to hit home and businesses should prepare for the fact that there could be worse to come, according to Simon Underwood, partner and business recovery specialist at Menzies. ‘Crucially, the 5.5 per cent rise in creditors’ voluntary liquidations is a sign that
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