It’s a conundrum that has long undermined Britain’s reputation as a creative and innovative economic force, puzzling policy-makers, economists, and business people alike. And with the uncertainties of Brexit curbing business’s appetite for investment and consumers’ desire to splash out, it’s set to become one of the central issues for surviving and thriving in the
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Monthly Archives: September 2017
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Scientists lead the way for financially savvy professionals
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Those working in the science and pharmaceuticals industries are the most financially savvy employees in the UK, a new study has discovered, despite many Brits considering themselves more knowledgeable than they are when it comes to money matters. The poll of 1,000 adults, conducted by spread betting provider Spread Co, reveals that those working in
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Private sector economy shows further steady growth in August
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Business activity in England continued to grow steadily in August, outstripping the rates of expansion recorded in Scotland and Wales, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). England’s business activity index – a measure that tracks changes in the total output across the manufacturing and service sectors – registered a reading
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Majority of public sector contractors pass IR35 assessment
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Leading contractor tax adviser, Qdos Contractor of The Qdos Group, reveals that since April, the month of public sector IR35 reform, 89 per cent of public sector contractors have passed its rigorous, detailed status assessment and in their expert opinion, sit outside IR35. In the lead up to April 6th’s changes, in the months of
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What is Ethernet Connectivity and how can it improve your business?
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
In today’s day and age the majority of businesses, regardless of size, rely on the internet for their day-to-day operations. However, with a staggering choice in connectivity options, it can be difficult to choose the solution that will best fit your organisation’s requirements. While broadband may be adequate for basic activities such as sending email
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12 Ways to Make Money Selling Your Expertise
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Sponsored by Zeqr By Holly Reisem Hanna Are you looking to make money from home, but have no idea what to do? Then consider selling your expertise online; musicians, cooks, life coaches, teachers, and entrepreneurs can all sell their know-how for cash. Today there’s a multitude of online platforms that allow you to set up […]
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How a small business can retain its talent
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Retaining talent isn’t just about keeping key people, it’s avoiding the expense that comes with losing them. For small and medium-sized businesses, the impact of that cost can be hard to bear. Advertising and recruitment costs and, most importantly, the loss of productivity while a replacement is being found and brought up to speed can
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Sarah Willingham’s secret to launching your first business
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
In the UK we currently have 5.4 million small businesses in operation, with this number growing every day as aspiring entrepreneurs pursue their dreams of owning their own business. It’s known that not everyone will succeed, but a stat that came to my attention and shocked me is that two thirds of businesses will fail
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Why the Bank Referral Scheme must do more for small businesses
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According to PlusNet, securing funding is one of the biggest issues facing small businesses in the UK today, with 68 per cent of SMEs listing it as their biggest concern. The Bank Referral scheme was launched in November 2016 with the aim of helping finance these businesses, after they have been rejected for a loan.
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Why Love Is More Important Than Wealth
by Lewis Howes • • 0 Comments
Sometimes we get so caught up in the money, we overlook the most important thing in life.