Monthly Archives: February 2017

£47,000 shortfall in employer pension contributions for women

There is a ‘gap’ between the amount that men and women receive in employer pension contributions, which if left unaddressed could result in a shortfall of £47,000 by the end of a woman’s working life, according to the inaugural Zurich Workplace Savings Barometer. Last year, on average, men under the age of 35 received £217
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Sensation seekers make better CEOs, research finds

Sensation seekers embrace innovation and make better CEOs, says Jingjing Zhang, assistant professor of accounting at Desautels School of Management, McGill University. CEOs who search for exciting yet risky experiences – such as flying small aircraft – embrace diverse and high-impact innovation projects in business. The researchers examines the performances of 88 CEOs who were
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Car leasing – what is fair wear and tear?

Most of us have heard a horror story about someone returning their lease car only to be faced with a whopping great charge. How can you ensure that your dream car doesn’t turn into a car leasing nightmare? When your vehicle is returned at the end of your contract – it will be thoroughly inspected.
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Intellectual property: why timing can be everything

So, you’ve had a great idea, invented a new product, and want to start a business to commercialise it. You’ve seen BBC’s Dragons Den and remember that the Dragons always ask the entrepreneurs pitching whether they have a patent to protect their invention. You’ve never filed a patent application before, but you suspect it will
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How to save money on your small company with these free business essentials

When you’re just starting out as a small business, keeping start-up costs to a minimum is essential. Being willing to compromise and getting creative with your funds can help keep your costs down, and there are plenty of savings to be made for the savvy entrepreneur. Collette Jones, money saving expert at Magic Freebies UK,
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Sorting the best applicants from the rest

1. Beware blaggers There is a big difference between somebody who knows the right things to include in their profile or CV and a candidate who is, frankly, a bit of a chancer. As an employer and an expert in your sector, you know what the main responsibilities of a particular role are, and what
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