SME contributions across the top 10 UK cities are forecast to hit £217 billion to the UK economy by 2020, according to a new study from Hampshire Trust Bank. The research conducted in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), reveals SME contributions to the economy will grow by 11 per cent from 2015
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SMEs call for more international trade support beyond Britain’s borders
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Small businesses in Britain are calling out for more effective support to achieve their international trade ambitions, with nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of would-be exporters held back by a lack of international business experience and knowledge, according to new research. The report from HSBC, titled Exporting for Growth: the SME Perspective, surveyed over 1000
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Low cost Christmas perks more important to employees
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Less than half (43 per cent) of employees believe free and negligible cost rewards are most important at Christmas perks, more so than bonuses, according to new research from Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services. In a survey of 1000 consumers, 19 per cent said extra holiday, 16 per cent chose flexible working or early finishes,
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Shops that shun in-store technology risk losing consumer confidence
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Shoppers trust retailers more if they can see modern, in-store technology being used in store, claims research by payments processor Worldpay in collaboration with digital anthropologist Nik Pollinger. According to the research, three quarters (75 per cent) say alarm bells start to ring when a store seems behind the times from a technology point of
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Courtesy and manners from employers leads to a motivated workforce
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Praise from employers is one of the most effective paths to a motivated workforce, according to research from American Express Small Business Services. According to the research, employees who work for the UK’s small businesses rate praise higher than bonus, (35 per cent compared to 20 per cent) when it comes to what they feel is
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Brooke Hemmingway Plexus Worldwide Achieves Diamond Ambassador Top Rank
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Brooke Hemingway admits she was skeptical when someone recommended that she try Plexus.
“I’m medically trained, and I was used to the idea that all we needed to do to be healthy was eat right and exercise,” she said. “But I wasn’t getting the results I wanted.”
After giving birth to her fifth child back in July 2015, Hemingway, a former ICU nurse at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, realized she needed to bring balance back to her life. So in October, Hemingway decided to try Plexus Worldwide, a company that sells plant-based supplements to help people lose weight and gain energy.
Hemingway, who lives in Kilauea and teaches fitness classes at Kauai Athletic Club, started her own Plexus business, selling the product via network marketing. “It changed my life and I wanted people to feel the
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Gold Canyon Announces Expansion Into Mexico
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Gold Canyon, a leading candle company in the direct sales industry, announces its expansion into Mexico beginning November 2, 2016.
Gold Canyon enters Mexico—the seventh largest market in the world—to build upon their 20 years of success in North America. Mexico’s favorable direct sales market, growing demand for high-quality candles and a large base of entrepreneurs make it an ideal market for Gold Canyon.
“We’re excited to bring the Gold Canyon earning opportunity to Mexico,” states Thomas F. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Canyon.
“There’s incredible potential for women, men and younger generations to gain financial independence through home-based direct selling of “The World’s Finest”® candles. Our proven sales strategy combines relationship selling with recruiting new prospects and leading a team to provide a unique entrepreneurial opportunity for those looking to earn
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Top Leader Ivan Tapia Joins iMarketsLive
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Ivan Tapia fell in love with the industry 7 years ago.
Ivan served as a major catalyst in the global expansion of his company. With a personal organization responsible for generating over $49 million dollars in revenue and leading over 55,000 people spanning all corners of the globe.
Ivan has helped thousands reach their goals and dreams.
Why iMarketsLive: “I decided to join iMarketsLive because as a leader you want to be in a position to help the most amount of people achieve their dreams and goals and develop massive long term residual income.
I was also very impressed with the leadership of the CEO Mr. Christopher Terry & the Executive Vice President of Sales Alex Morton. I’ve never been this excited in my career.”
Alex Morton on Ivan Tapia:
“I’ve worked with incredible leaders
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How a Group of Ecommerce Veterans Launched Hollar, an Online Dollar Store, and Hit $1 Million in Monthly Sales After Just 5 Months
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David Yeom combined childhood nostalgia, marketing experience and all-star connections to create a new way to buy low-cost goods.