New government statistics reveal half of UK businesses suffered a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months; rising to two-thirds among medium sized businesses (66 per cent) and large businesses (68 per cent.) In fact, the ‘Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2017’ claims nearly seven in ten businesses have identified a breach on some level. Firms holding
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Monthly Archives: June 2017
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FTSE 350 companies’ level of support for pension schemes sinks
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New research by PwC reveals the ability of FTSE 350 companies to fulfil their defined benefit (DB) pension obligations has sunk to its lowest level since the recession. PwC analysis shows that despite growth in the FTSE, the relative support companies provide to their pension schemes has weakened significantly. PwC’s Pension Support Index tracks the
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UK professionals want more support in returnships
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Returnships are on the rise in the UK, with 79 per cent of the nation’s workers admitting they would be more inclined to join a company that offered a returnships programme. That’s according to a recent study data from CV-Library , the UK’s leading independent job board, which also found that 73 per cent agree that it’s
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Quick guide to optimising inbound logistics costs
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One of the most expensive aspects of running a business can be the costs of logistics. It is imperative to focus on the opportunities to reduce costs – but at the same time, think laterally about how to do so. Doing it the wrong way can produce disastrous outcomes and wind up costing more in
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Expats most commonly relocate for better career opportunities
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New research by AXA’s global healthcare specialist provider of international medical insurance reveals when asked to give their top reasons for moving abroad, almost a third (30 per cent) of expats say that they relocated for better career opportunities and a quarter (23 per cent) listed increased pay and benefits. A further 15 per cent
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Contactless now the favoured way to pay for British shoppers
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Data released by Barclaycard today as part of its quarterly Contactless Spending Index shows that ‘touch and go’ payments continue to surge in popularity with spending up by more than a third (34 per cent) since the turn of the year. As the tenth anniversary of Barclaycard introducing contactless technology to the UK approaches in
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Everything you need to know about cloud accounting
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The Cloud: A concept many of us are familiar with for things like storing personal photos, or allowing us to work remotely anytime, anywhere. Although the technology behind it might be sophisticated, the benefits are clear, yet many small business owners and sole traders are not using cloud accounting tools. According to recent research commissioned
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3 Ways Confronting a Health Crisis Improved How I Run My Business
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Rushed to the hospital and blindsided with a life-altering diabetes diagnosis forced changes that have been all for the good.
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11 Ways to Get Paid to Surf the Web
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By Holly Reisem Hanna Getting paid to surf the web sounds like a dream, right? Well, surprisingly, there are a quite a few companies that will pay you for doing this sort of work online! These work-at-home opportunities range from beginner (payouts in gift cards and sweepstake entries) to intermediate and full-time gigs. Some jobs […]
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5 Strategies for Getting Press for Your Small Business
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Small business owners have a lot on their plate. Oftentimes they’re doing it all — ordering inventory, responding to customers, managing employees. Marketing their company is the last thing on their mind.