Monthly Archives: December 2016

Irritated UK online shoppers are abandoning their online shopping basket and shopping elsewhere because online merchants are failing to offer them their preferred payment option. An insight into UK consumers’ shopping behaviour ahead of this Christmas’ shopping rush was discovered by e-payment specialist, PPRO Group, following a survey of 1,000 UK adults. The research reveals some
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Consumers turn to mobile shopping in the run up to Christmas

by Owen Gough • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

Are we seeing the first year when children will be sending emails to Father Christmas instead of letters? Perhaps not, but as the Christmas shopping season gets into full swing, consumers are turning ever more towards a mobile shopping future to solve their festive shopping needs. UK consumers are now digitally shopping on average nine times
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Why working overtime could be the first sign of poor management

by Owen Gough • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

We all know work can be stressful and it might feel like overtime is the only way to keep on top of the workload, especially before and after the festive season. It is also at this time of the year that business freelance websites boom from overwhelmed managers who try to meet deadlines by delegating
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How to find the best vehicle for your business

by Ben Lobel • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

Over half of new car sales in the UK are funded by a business of some type, as opposed to being bought privately, so despite tax changes making them seem less advantageous for some employees, business purchases have a significant bearing on the new car and vehicle market. There are several factors to consider over
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How to inspire your team

by Ben Lobel • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

A happy workforce is often a productive workforce, so if you’re in a position of management don’t forget to uplift, encourage and inspire your team in any way possible! It’s really important to remember that, aside from earning money, many people go to work to better themselves and bring something unique to an organisation, so
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UK job market stands strong in six months following Brexit

by Owen Gough • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

The UK’s jobs market has continued to strengthen in the six months post-EU Referendum, as jobs vacancies rose, applications soared and salaries continued to increase at a steady rate, according to new data from CV-Library. Analysing data from 23rd June 2016 to 30th November 2016, and comparing this with the same time periods in 2015
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The role that body language and tone plays in sales

by Ben Lobel • December 20, 2016 • 0 Comments

Our body language often says more than the words coming out of our mouths. This is especially true when it comes to sales. When you are trying to sell a product or service to a potential buyer that customer self-consciously listens to your body language more than you might think. Therefore, it is important that
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Micromanagement Is Murder: So Stop Killing Your Employees

by Heather R. Huhman • December 19, 2016 • 0 Comments

A new study shows that jobs that are both high-demanding and give employees less control are associated with a 15.4 percent increased chance of death.