Monthly Archives: August 2017

Three science-backed ways to increase employee happiness

More than ever before, job hopping is the new norm. According to Gallup, 51 per cent of workers are looking to leave their current jobs. The Balance reports that today the average person changes jobs ten to fifteen times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career. Retaining a positive and
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Small businesses working hard to meet living wage challenge

New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows the majority (64 per cent) of small firms impacted by the National Living Wage (NLW) have stretched to meet the latest rise by taking lower profits. Two in five (39 per cent) small businesses affected by the NLW have put up prices to cope with
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Managing the hiring process is key challenge for SMEs

One in two small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in the United States and France and three in four in the United Kingdom find it difficult to identify and secure qualified candidates for jobs, according to a survey released by SAP. Conducted on behalf of SAP by WideOpen, a customer strategy consulting company, the survey focused
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Why understanding your back office support needs is vital for a thriving business

The value of a good back office team cannot be overstated. As companies grow, business processes have to evolve too. Back office support functions might be less appealing – perhaps even less glamorous – than product development or client networking, but as a small business it is incredibly important to understand what back office support
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Cornerstones of effective organisational change management

‘Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.’ James Belasco and Ralph Stayer If you’ve ever struggled to change or get someone else to, even when it’s for the better, then this quote from the book the Flight
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Five video production techniques to wow small business audiences

1 billion hours. That’s how many hours of video we consume on YouTube each year, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. So why is video so popular online? It all comes down to ease of consumption. People can watch a video and gain a lot more information within as little as 30
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A small business guide to getting your cash flow right

There’s no doubt that cash flow is the lifeblood of a business and the cornerstone of business growth. Without cash coming into your business it’s impossible to meet all of your financial obligations from paying your taxes, through suppliers, to employees and yourself. However, some of the best-run businesses go under when cash flow becomes
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