Monthly Archives: November 2016

SME confidence has recovered since the shock of the Brexit vote, but business owners doubt whether Theresa May’s government can really help them seize the opportunities, according to the latest quarterly Smith & Williamson report. The Smith & Williamson Enterprise Index finds that 73 per cent of business owners are confident in their own prospects for
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Small business options to ward off cash flow issues

by Ben Lobel • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

It’s the word that no one will utter in polite conversation, but it’s often the first word a business owner will have in their mind when a client’s invoice becomes overdue. Let’s take a deep breath and say it together, cash flow. The equation for good cash flow is simple, you provide your client with
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UK economy growth and the impact on small businesses after Brexit

by Owen Gough • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

The performance of the UK economy is central to the current assessment of the effects of the Brexit on the UK. This is neatly summarised in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) data which for the period of July to September showed a 0.5 per cent expansion in the economy, 0.2 per cent above expectations. To what
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One in four Brits say work makes them unhappy

by Ben Lobel • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

Some 10 per cent of employees report not having even one good day at work each week and only 5 per cent rate work-life balance as an important factor for a good day at work, according to a study by Robertson Cooper and the Bank Workers Charity (BWC). The research explores how employers can foster working environments
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UK workers with mental health problems contribute £226 billion to UK GDP

by Owen Gough • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

People with mental health problems deliver significantly more value than costs for the UK economy, new research from Mental Health Foundation and Unum reveals. The report entitled Added Value: Mental Health as a workplace asset, includes a new economic analysis by Oxford Economics which quantifies for the first time that people with mental health problems
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1 Year, 1,000 CEOs: How to Dramatically Improve Your Culture in 365 Days

by Toshi Yamamoto • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

How a Japanese CEO used the wisdom of his homeland, and lots of visits with corporate leaders to transform his company’s failing culture.

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Should You Sell Your House or Rent It?

by Brandon Turner • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

Tenants. Taxes. Cash flow. ROI. There are lots of factors to weigh. This contributor tells you how.

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3 Digital Trends Shaping the Future of College Admissions

by Sheila Eugenio • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

This large swath of four-year institutions need to quickly find a solution to lackluster admissions numbers.

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ClassPass Is Discontinuing Its Unlimited Membership Plan

by Avery Hartmans • November 2, 2016 • 0 Comments

Initially called the ‘Netflix for workout classes,’ the unlimited plan helped ClassPass make its name, since it cost $99 for an unlimited number of classes, which can cost upwards for $30 per class.