Millions of self-employed people face a stealth tax rise of 2 per cent in national insurance contributions, Philip Hammond has announced. The announcement starts the process to bring the tax rate in line with employed workers. The move is a response to the current situation, which sees self-employed workers pay lower national insurance tax and ‘undermines the fairness
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Budget 2017: Chancellor eases the pain on business rates
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Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled three measures to address those companies affected by the burden of higher business rates. No business losing small business rate relief will see their bill increase next year by more than £50 a month, 90 per cent of local pubs will have a £1,000 discount on their business rates bill, and a £300
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Budget 2017: The Spring Budget for small businesses at a glance
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Chancellor Philip Hammond today announced the government’s Spring Budget. In this piece, we summarise how it will impact on small businesses. Economy Hammond noted that there was no room for complacency on the work to balance the economy. He told MPs that while the deficit is down, debt is still too high and productivity remains
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Global study reveals strategic business objectives misaligned with talent acquisition efforts
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A new global study commissioned by the Futurestep division of Korn Ferry reveals the missed opportunity for companies that fail to strategically link talent acquisition with business strategy. In Part Two of Talent Forecast, Futurestep’s global survey of more than 1,100 hiring professionals, 38 per cent of hiring professionals acknowledge their recruitment team is aligned
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Unlocking the power of women as angel investors
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Only 14 per cent of angel investors are women, said a survey commissioned by the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) and Centre for Entrepreneurs in 2015; and UKBAA doesn’t think figures have substantially changed since then. The trade body for angel and early-stage investing is launching a two-year campaign on International Women’s Day to build
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Electricians to Plumbers – the best cities for building a career in the trades
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If your dream is to build your own UK construction company, or if you’re a carpenter who’d like to up sticks and move trades elsewhere, now you have the right tool for the job. With 25 new trade startups opening their doors every day, architectural ironmongery suppliers, IronmongeryDirect have produced a tool for exploring the
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Ulysses Alaniz Named Vice President Of Sales Vida Divina
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Ulysses Alaniz is an industry Top-Earning Leader that has always done well in the Network Marketing industry.
As one of the first initial 5 to join Vida Divina, he has really grown a team that is second to none. With over 55,000 representatives in his downline, 1 Double Diamond, 2 Diamonds, 6 Platinums, 18 Golds and immense amounts of Bronze members, this gentleman has taken a lead and has quickly evolved as one of the premier leaders with in Vida Divina.
He was named one of 12 Council Members in Vida Divina Pre-Launch event in California, working hard behind the scenes to make sure the field is happy and trained.
As of March 5th 2017 Vida Divina’s CEO, Armand Puyolt, has just named him Vice President of Sales of Vida Divina Worldwide, an
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iMarketsLive Launches Swipe Trades App
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iMarketsLive provides a full array of retail trading products and services to a global audience for those who want to participate in the Forex & Futures Markets. The company launches a customer revolution with the telease of their mobile app, SwipeTrades.
With nearly 10,000 users in the first 60 days of being live, the brand new SwipeTrades app has taken the industry by storm, offering a complimentary service to anyone looking to build another source of income or wanted to try their hand in the financial markets.
“Listen, you need to understand something” Christopher Terry, CEO of iMarketslive, says, “ with our new SwipeTrades App you do not have to be a professional trader to make professional money in the financial markets. In fact, anyone can do it, it’s a simple copy, paste, and
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Vemma CEO BK Boreyko Launches New Company – Bode Pro
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65 days ago BK Boreyko made the announcement he willl be launching a new company Bode Pro and the company is live. Operating under the most current regulatory conditions, the Bode Pro compensation plan has been designed to thrive while protecting the Influencer’s (distributors) businesses.
First fiscal year sales are projected $50 million in the combined markets of the US and later in 2017, in Europe.
‘What you’re about to experience is what I feel is my best work yet. Countless late nights, early mornings and long days has gone into what you’re about to see. Our very small but talented group of home office staff and very motivated vendors need to be applauded. They’ve pulled off what many thought could never happen, launch a company from start to opening in 65 days!’
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Nu Skin Appoints Mark Lawrence As Chief Financial Officer
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Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced the appointment of Mark H. Lawrence as chief financial officer, effective March 27. Lawrence will replace Ritch Wood, who will become the chief executive officer of the company as previously announced.
As indicated in the company’s Feb. 16 press release, Truman Hunt, who has served as the company’s chief executive officer since 2003, will become the vice chairman of the board of directors and Ryan Napierski will become the company’s president. These changes are effective today.
“Mark brings a wealth of leadership experience and an in-depth knowledge of finance and operations that will provide strength to Nu Skin and our senior management team,” said Wood. “In addition, his extensive experience in leadership positions at multiple publicly traded companies provides Mark a strong foundation to understand