Monthly Archives: March 2017

As the nation awaits the triggering of ‘Article 50’, the uncertainty over Brexit is making UK businesses more open to expansion, 42 per cent of UK businesses confess to having more appetite now than previously to expand their business presence overseas, according to a new research released today by the DMCC, a Dubai government entity on
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Vending coffee: What are the options for your business?

by Ben Lobel • March 20, 2017 • 0 Comments

Vending machines are a familiar sight throughout public places, offices, hospitals and almost every type of building with a reasonable degree of footfall. They provide a very convenient solution to people’s hectic and rushed lives. Rather than having to wait up to five minutes or more while a barista crafts a beverage. However, over the years
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The pursuit of happiness: More than a third of employees unhappy at work

by Owen Gough • March 20, 2017 • 0 Comments

While today may be ‘International Day of Happiness’, new research from Lee Hecht Harrison | Penna shows that many employees within the UK are struggling to look on the bright side. The survey by the global people management business shows that more than a third (36 per cent) of employees view work in negative terms. The research
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Cash flow is king – and automated payments are the answer

by Owen Gough • March 20, 2017 • 0 Comments

Helen Hannah, commercial director at leading payments bureau First Capital Cashflow, explains how businesses can manage cash flow effectively, using a variety of strategies, including using Direct Debit as a collection method. Anyone who has started their own business will know that in the first few years much time will be spent closely monitoring cash
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Innovative advertising tips for small business owners

by Ben Lobel • March 20, 2017 • 0 Comments

Accordingly, the estimated size of UK local advertising is £2.6 billion per year, but local business owners can only shell out an average of £1,630 a year as advertising funds. This is where the challenge begins. Long before the internet was born, the normal advertising is through the local paper and Yellow Pages. But today,
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Half of UK employers are introducing wellbeing schemes

by Owen Gough • March 20, 2017 • 0 Comments

Nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of UK employees experience stress in their jobs, according to research into workplace happiness by Happiness Works on behalf of Robert Half UK. Of those who find their roles demanding, nearly one in ten say their job was very stressful. Given the high-levels of stress among UK employees, organisations
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