Monthly Archives: April 2017

As the Apprenticeship Levy comes into force for businesses in the UK today John Williams, head of ACCA UK highlights the importance of skills training in apprenticeships. John Williams says, ‘Today marks a significant moment for many young people, who will benefit from the extra training and resources that the proposed £3 billion of funding
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Why tech savvy businesses grow, compete and flex better

by Owen Gough • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

According to new research, almost a third of small business who commit to technology show significantly improved growth compared to those who don’t. The whitepaper launched today and titled ‘Tech savvy businesses do it better’ was commissioned by market and tech specialist in cloud accounting, Sage, and conducted by IDC. The research follows the launch of
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How small businesses can tap into the benefits of a new water market

by Owen Gough • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

As of 1 April 2017, small businesses across England have the right to choose their water retail supplier for the very first time. Up until now, businesses had to stick with their regional water company with no choice around the price they pay for either water supply or waste services. More than one million businesses are
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Award winning bridal boutique for sale

by Jo Thornley • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire Asking price £68,500 (furniture and fixtures inc.) Sales revenue £190,833 Cash flow Available on request Property Leasehold Who’s it good for? Someone looking to enter a vibrant and creative industry and hit the ground running with a reputable brand. The industry The bridal shop industry is just a small part of
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Surviving a Job Seeker's Market in the Thriving Tech Industry

by Adam Levy • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

While screening IT applicants thoroughly usually narrows the search to some of the best candidates, making the process too lengthy can mean losing desirable candidates to other companies — potentially competitors.

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Canadian Town Offers Cheap Uber Rides Instead of Buses

by Angela Moscaritolo • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

Instead of running a bus service at $270,000 a year, the town will subsidize Uber rides.

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Use Windows? Microsoft Might Know a Ton About You.

by Tom Brant • April 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

With the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft will give users the option to limit the sharing of their diagnostic data, or open the floodgates.