Monthly Archives: December 2016

Why one in three customers do not buy your complete range

One in three customers do not buy your complete range of products and services simply because they do not know you offer them! Are you and your business unknowingly part of this statistic? A thought-provoking question, isn’t it? Some say the problem is even worse, that it’s closer to two out of three. Of course
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How one student turned her babysitting and tutoring platform into reality

I was a Psychology undergraduate with an idea, but I lacked self-belief. I wanted to create an online cashless babysitting and tutoring booking website called Zoo Town. I envisioned this website connecting many parents in London, to students who are fully vetted, experienced and ready to provide world class service to children in their care.
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One in five forced to use holiday to attend funerals

Nearly one in five employees have been forced to use their annual leave entitlement or take unpaid leave to attend funerals of family members or friends, according to new research from MetLife. Its findings show 19 per cent of workers have been absent to attend funerals or cope with bereavement which was classed as unpaid leave
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Why it may pay to play Scrooge with Christmas office gifts

When it comes to Christmas parties and office gifts, employers that play Scrooge and manage to keep a lid on the costs could enjoy considerable tax savings, according to Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. There is a specific tax exemption for annual parties or similar functions for employees. The exemption
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