Sales are an essential cornerstone to any company. The relationships the sales team builds with current or potential clients and customers can create the foundation of your company. Not just purely in terms of individual sales made but also in terms of reputation. Sales staff are often the first point of contact for external or inbound
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
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UK board meetings neglect digital tools, research reveals
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UK boards are not utilising digital tools in meetings, with 59 per cent admitting that minutes are still handwritten manually during a meeting and then circulated once typed out. The research, conducted by TLF Research for technology firm eShare, also reveals an overwhelming reliance on email for sharing agendas and other meeting information. Almost three quarters
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What is integrated reporting and how can it help small businesses?
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According to PWC, reporting is at a crossroads. The voices questioning the current annual reporting models – those focusing on financials alone – are getting louder. Now, companies of all sizes are expected to report on the social and environmental impact of their business, too. Businesses that wish to illustrate the true value of their company to
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Are your junior staff happy? This survey says they probably aren’t
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Some 62 per cent of junior staff believe they deserve to earn a higher wage and almost half (46 per cent) feel overworked, according to a study by OfficeGenie.co.uk. Junior staff members feel more negative about work (24 per cent before work and 22 per cent after work) than any other level of seniority. Respondents are
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Call for companies that don’t pay interns to be exposed
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Mullins, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, has expressed his views ahead of Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke introducing a private members bill in Parliament this Friday (November 4th), calling for a ban on unpaid internships. The entrepreneur, who claims to always pays interns working in his London-based business, also believes that not paying interns puts those young people from
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Nearly half of British women have been patronised at work, study finds
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Less than half (41 per cent) of British women experience patronising behaviour in the workplace, with one in ten feeling patronised in their current role, new research released today by Crunch Accounting reveals. Gen Y women encounter the issue most commonly as half of women aged 25 and 34 (49 per cent) say they have felt patronised
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Jessie Lee Ward Achives E2 At Modere
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Since joining Modere – a Triple A classified opportunity by Business For Home, Jessie Lee Ward achieved amazing results and created a life of financial freedom. Her passion for the Live Clean philosophy and powerful leadership has recently helped her reach Elite 2, giving others a remarkable path to follow.
“Social Marketers like Jessie Lee Ward are what make Modere such a special place to work,” stated Justin Serra, Modere General Manager.
“She has created an atmosphere where people don’t just ask questions, they try the products, follow in her footsteps, and find success. She has the mark of a true leader, always leading by example.”
Jessie Lee quickly made the jump from Director to Elite 1 and in a few short months, elevated to Elite 2. When asked what has helped her the