Christmas has always been an important season for retailers looking to capitalise on holiday spending. But nailing seasonal sales requires months of preparation, which means that for most retailers, Christmas is already in full swing by July. This year, a weaker pound means British products are particularly attractive to overseas customers looking to get more
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Tiredness hits productivity for UK businesses
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Almost two-thirds (66 per cent) of UK workers claim tiredness negatively impacts on productivity at work, research has revealed. The study of 1,123 workers by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) also finds more than a third (36 per cent) of workers are struggling to get a good night’s sleep because of their job. Of the respondents who
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Accounts and tax: A small business guide to managing your finances
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
You’ve decided to branch out on your own. Your business plan is solid and you’ve chosen how to trade. You’ve sorted your bank account, insurance is covered and you’ve registered with HMRC. You’ve got a swanky new office, your employees are due to get paid at the end of the month and everything feels pretty
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5 Progressive Ways to Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity
by Manish Dudharejia • • 0 Comments
The work environment you create for yourself and your employees can be a source of either inspiration or dread.
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Stitch Fix Founder Explains Why the Worst Piece of Advice She Ever Got Was to Raise A Lot of Money
by Nina Zipkin • • 0 Comments
Katrina Lake shares why having too much VC money can be a bad thing for the long term growth of your business.
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Why These Founders Train Their Employees to Quit
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Entrepreneurs Craig Handley and Tony Ricciardi built a business that’s done more than $1 billion in sales in the last decade on the back of an unbeatable company culture.
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Chatbots 101: The Evolution of Customer Retention's Latest Trend
by Yoav Vilner • • 0 Comments
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3 Secrets to Driving Leads to Your Online Sales Funnel
by Craig Simpson • • 0 Comments
Direct mail is a great way to earn quality customers-but only if you do these three things.
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Comedy Legend Judd Apatow on Trusting Your Gut and Taking Risks
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From collaboration to facing self-doubt, one of the most singular voices in the world of comedy has a lot to teach entrepreneurs.
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Stop Holding on: It's Time to Let Employees You Like Go
by Heather R. Huhman • • 0 Comments
When multiple employees are complaining about a co-worker — even one you really like — that’s an unmistakable red flag.