Monthly Archives: June 2017

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How to find a job on your smartphone

by Owen Gough • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for your first job or looking to switch up your career, finding a job can be a tough challenge. To make the process of applying for jobs much easier, and to give you more time to improve your skills, Mobiles.co.uk has put together a few simple tips on how
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Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries

by Owen Gough • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Tech businesses remain optimistic about their prospects over the next 12 months after Brexit according to recent research from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. Nearly 90 per cent of tech businesses were optimistic for their own prospects for the next 12 months with more than half (55 per cent) expecting the economy to
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Brit’s just won’t stop working, as annual leave goes to waste

by Owen Gough • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Thanks to us Brits being workaholics, it’s been revealed that in 2016, UK workers grafted an extra £17 billion of free work as we didn’t take the holiday we’re entitled too. A new study, commissioned by the sun-loving holiday specialists Airtours, finds Brits aren’t using their well-earned holiday to do the things they love; in fact,
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It’s time to talk immigration

by Owen Gough • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Many employers have struggled to employ staff from within the UK for a number of years. This has largely been in lower skilled jobs such as care, agriculture, food production, construction and retail. However, since member states from Eastern Europe gained access to the UK labour market, businesses have found themselves able to fill such
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Landlords’ confidence knocked as government changes take effect

by Owen Gough • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Landlords’ confidence has fallen as investors face the prospect of higher tax costs and weakening house prices, according to the sixth edition of Kent Reliance’s Buy to Let Britain report. Just 41 per cent of landlords are confident about the prospects for their portfolios, following the recent taxation and regulatory changes, according to a survey
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Meet the Matchmaker for the Restaurant Industry

by Nina Zipkin • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

A recruiting firm founder knows a new job can change everything — even for her franchisees.

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What Your Invoicing Habits Say About You as a Small Business Owner

by John Rampton • June 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Demonstrating your professionalism in the way you invoice and your invoicing timeliness will keep your cash flow consistent.

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Avon Appoints Jonathan Myers as Chief Operating Officer

by mbeeman@directsellingnews.com • June 22, 2017 • 0 Comments

London-based Avon Products Inc. announced the appointment of Jonathan Myers as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective Sept. 1. Myers will assume leadership of Avon’s Brand Marketing and Product Research & Development, Digital Information Technology and Global Supply Chain. He will be based at Avon’s headquarters in London and report directly to Avon’s Chief Executive Officer, Sheri McCoy.