The AA has partnered with card payment acquirer EVO Payments International in a move that aims to offer UK businesses a better deal based on ‘transparent pricing, value for money, and excellent customer service’. Data from the AA shows that 61 per cent of SMEs are reliant on card terminals but experience problems, and 26
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How freelancers can add value to your business
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The gig economy is here to stay. Whether delivering a pizza, a passenger, a press release or an IT project all these people are part of the growing gig economy and the traditional workplace is becoming a thing of the past. There has been much conjecture and debate around what constitutes a freelancer and over
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Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses
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As a UK subsidiary of an international group supplying thousands of businesses across the UK, we often touch on Brexit as a topic when talking to business executives, and we are often asked in turn if Brexit is going to affect our business. In the current climate, Brexit is on the tip of everyone’s tongues
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Lessons for small business marketers from epic campaign fails
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When it comes to bad advertising, annoying your audience is one thing, but causing offence can be detrimental past the point of recovery especially as a small brand or start-up. You might have the right product, but what if you have the wrong target audience? Or worse, create something that excludes and insults various audiences?
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No salary talk please, we’re British! Staff reveal topics to be avoided
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British employees reveal the most awkward conversation topics in the workplace. In a survey by OfficeGenie.co.uk, workers placed religion in the top spot (42 per cent). Sex and salaries took joint second (41 per cent), followed by politics in third place (35 per cent). Nearly half of the British workforce would, if given the chance,
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UK’s most sought-after job industries revealed
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New analysis of job application data in the UK reveals the industries that Brits are most keen to get a job within; with the administration, construction and engineering sectors featured in the top spots. The research also looked at the industries that have become increasingly applied for in the first six months of the year
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Top Earner Clif Braun Joins Wealth Generators
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Renowned Industry Trainer and 8 Figure Earner, Clif Braun joins Wealth Generators.
Clif Braun ( @clifbraun ) has joined forces with Wealth Generators both as an Independent Distributor and as Master Field Trainer.
With over 20 years of extensive leadership and training experience, Braun has made Wealth Generators his new home.
“I’ve always been fond of service-based companies, but was hesitant to join any that I’ve looked at.
I wanted to join a company with a track record, disruptive product offering, and owners with vision, passion, and integrity.
After diligently searching for a couple of years, I found Wealth Generators.” – Braun says. Wealth Generators launched in 2013 with the mission to improve the financial future of its customers through subscription-based newsletters.
That mission and product offering have expanded globally. Wealth Generators now offers multiple technology platforms and additional newsletters that provide education for the world’s financial markets.
“Two of our corporate values are honesty and transparency” says Wealth Generators CEO and Founder Ryan Smith. “We publish our results, regardless of whether we did well or could have done better. It’s important that people can count on us as Founders to set the right expectations and help cultivate a culture of integrity. Our focus is financial
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Don And Nancy Carson Worldwide Valentus Marketing Executives Of The Year
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Don and Nancy Carson turned a personal trial into a business triumph.
Canadian couple Don and Nancy Carson found Valentus in the wake of an awful boating accident. Another boat dangerously crossed in front of them and left them both with significant injuries. Their recovery slowed down their activity level, which led to weight gain.
They struggled to take it off and felt their metabolism was working against them as they aged.
But when they started using Valentus products, they found the boost they needed. They lost the weight and felt better than ever. In addition to the powerful product experience, the couple also saw potential in building a business with Valentus.
As seasoned entrepreneurs, they recognized all the key factors were there. Things grew organically as they shared their positive results with others.
“We came to Valentus with a success story, credibility and confidence to share with people, and we’ve had a lot of fun doing it.”
Don says.
Don and Nancy love that it’s about sharing and not selling.
“We are information directors and professional friend makers, it’s our job to give them the tools and show them that we care.
We believe that the world needs hugs and we get to do that with
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Vintzent And Yolande Van Der Linde Achieve Gold Presidential Director At Mannatech
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Vintzent and Yolande van der Linde are second generation network marketers from South Africa.
Vinzent parents Louis and Leone Van Der Linde are Star Platinum leaders at Mannatech.
Mannatech, global developer of advanced nutritional supplements and a BusinessForHome.org Top 100 MLM Company, has implemented, a new, state-of-the-art global seamless compensation plan which is expected to deliver record-setting growth and new momentum for its independent sales Associates all over the world.
In the last year, Mannatech has reshaped itself with a rebrand and the introduction of a variety of consumer-friendly products in some of the fastest growing market segments in the direct selling distribution channel.
And as of July 1, it has completely overhauled its compensation plan with one that offers a business model built on compliance, simplicity, and incentives for proper Associate behaviors that will build long-term and profitable businesses.
“Our new compensation plan is easy to understand and share while giving our Associates a clear path to building successful and sustainable businesses,”
said Alfredo “Al” Bala, CEO and President of Mannatech.
Van Der Linde Family With CEO Alfred Bala
“Mannatech is widely recognized for having the highest quality, science-backed products, and now our opportunity will match our products.
Our new compensation plan will make sure those who are building according to commonly accepted best of class methods
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Medifast Q2 2017 Revenue Exceeds Company Guidance
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Owings Mills, Maryland-based Medifast Inc., a leading provider of clinically studied healthy living products and programs, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Revenue increased 6.4 percent to $75.7 million from revenue of $71.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.