Monthly Archives: November 2016

Glenn Petersen Joins LegalShield As SVP, Broker And Partnership Sales

 
LegalShield, one of North America’s leading providers of affordable legal plans and the IDShield identity theft solution for individuals, families and small businesses, announced today that Glenn Petersen has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Broker and Partnership Sales.
Petersen brings a track record of driving growth and profitability in the Group and Direct markets across a broad spectrum of products and services. Prior to joining LegalShield, Petersen spent nearly 25 years at MetLife, most recently as Vice President in the Group Voluntary and Worksite Benefits Sales organization, which doubled voluntary benefits sales results through innovative market and distribution expansion, product enhancements and a focus on talent.
His previous roles during his career with MetLife include: National Sales Director – Executive Benefits, Regional Sales Director – Group Voluntary Benefits and Account

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Steps to Owning a Bed and Breakfast Business

By Kimi Clark Have you ever thought about owning a bed and breakfast business? The B & B industry has an estimated worth of $3.4 billion. If you like being around and socializing with many different types of people, this could be the business for you! There are some things you’ll want to consider before […]

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Business schools report increase in EU student absences

The impact of Brexit on universities has been drawn into sharp focus, as one in six business schools report an increase in the number of EU undergraduate applicants not turning up to start their studies for this new academic year, according to new research. A survey by the Chartered Association of Business Schools shows that
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Micro businesses don’t promote employee benefits to staff

Micro businesses are failing to promote employee benefits to staff despite recognising the value of benefits in retaining and motivating their workforce, new research from Pure Benefits shows. The study among businesses employing 11 or fewer staff finds that more than half who offer benefits to staff don’t actively promote their benefits as they do
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How digital hiring could be damaging to your company’s reputation

Companies risk their employer brand by becoming less emotional in the rise of digital hiring, according to research by Alexander Mann Solutions. The firm reveals that while digital channels make it easier to contact wider talent pools, many organisations are failing to utilise these platforms to truly engage candidates with the brand, instead opting to
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Millennials’ spending habits influenced by video ads

One in five millennials’ spending habits are more likely to be positively influenced after watching a video advert, a new report finds. The research, conducted by Groundbreak Productions, which surveyed 1,000 consumers in the UK, also reveals the kinds of video adverts that will influence spending habits. 42 per cent of consumers like video adverts that
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Why businesses should rethink their accounting software for Making Tax Digital

Though Making Tax Digital is not here yet, small businesses should consider switching to using online/cloud accounting software so that they are ready for when the new regulations are fully introduced. From the consultation documentation available HMRC has no plans to provide their own free software, which is going to force the majority of businesses
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Crowdcube calls for unified reporting on crowdfunded businesses

Following reports from AltFi into the status of businesses that have raised finance using equity crowdfunding in the UK, Crowdcube co-founder Luke Lang calls for the industry to back recommendations for a common set of rules and principles for measuring the performance of crowdfunded businesses. ‘As the crowdfunding industry matures, we need a unified approach
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Buyezee Appoints Antony Spear As COO

 
Buyezee announced today that Antony Spear has been named as their COO with immediate effect to assist their CEO Daniela Claudia Szasz as the Buyezee enter their momentum phase of rapid expansion.
Antony has been with Buyezee since their inception over 3 years ago working as their CTO, developing their product range prior to their official announcement of Pre-Launch in March of 2016.
The growth Buyezee has been experiencing has been staggering and the need for a COO with a strong passion and in-depth knowledge of the Buyezee business model is now essential to meet the demands of a growth business.
Antony’s previous position of CTO will now be filled by Chris MacDonald, who also has worked with the Buyezee team and very closely with Antony since inception as their CWO.
Antony Spear commented:

“I am delighted

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