Monthly Archives: July 2017

Five ways to engage your growing workforce

Employee engagement is key to not only retaining staff but also improving productivity. Whilst it often sounds like something only large businesses bother about and invest thousands in ‘engagement experts’, it is just as important for a smaller business. The moment you start to hire more people in your workforce, it is vital that you
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Meet the judges for the British Small Business Awards 2017

The British Small Business Awards 2017 ceremony is the leading UK celebration of the SME sector. The event, organised by SmallBusiness.co.uk and sponsored by Travelers, will be taking place on November 1 at the magnificent Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Here, we are delighted to showcase our judges for the Awards. These established entrepreneurs and industry authorities will have the difficult task of
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Are you guilty of the top three most annoying workplace habits?

Moaning about work is officially the UK’s most annoying workplace habits, closely followed by taking smoking breaks and using irritating workplace buzzwords like ‘touch base.’ In a survey of 2,000 people, Flavour Boss finds the most annoying habits work colleagues do are: Moaning (31 per cent) Taking smoking breaks (19 per cent) Using buzzwords like ‘touch base’ (16.5 per
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Lack of payment technology in-store costs retailers billions in lost sales

SME retailers are struggling to keep up with consumer payment demands online and in-store, which is impacting both revenue and customer loyalty, new research from Barclaycard shows. The findings show that SMEs who don’t keep pace with consumer appetite for a range of fast and frictionless ways to pay including contactless, mobile payments and ‘one-click’
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UK economy risks losing billions by not hiring veterans into civilian workforce

A new study from Barclays reveals the UK economy could suffer losses of up to £1.5 billion in the next five years if veterans aren’t able to find employment, or are under employed upon leaving the Armed Forces. The research calculates the direct and indirect contribution of the up to 85,000 personnel that are estimated to leave
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FuXion Appoints Jeff Higginson As CEO International

FuXion BioTech took its next step for rapid international expansion and growth by welcoming a new member to its executive team. Jeff Higginson, an experienced industry professional, will fill the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer International.
In announcing the move, FuXion CEO, President and Founder Álvaro Zuñiga Benavides said,
“We are now in a process of transformation, as we move from one of Latin America’s strongest companies, into a true worldwide powerhouse.
Jeff brings the talent, experience, and passion to help us continue our growth in South and Central America – and develop the United States, Europe and Asia.
Higginson said,
“The FuXion product line meets the needs of millions of people and I’m excited to join the team taking the FuXion movement around the world.
Most recently Higginson worked with Agel Enterprises. He began with Agel as Director of Sales and Marketing during its initial launch, overseeing one of the most unprecedented and aggressive international expansions in network marketing history. In March, 2010, Higginson was named Co-CEO. Jeff was a finalist in the “40 under 40” fastest growing companies award.
Fuxion is a South American company founded in 2006. The company is disrupting the beverage industry, offering an all-natural line of coffees, teas, and

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