Many UK businesses are demanding speedy payments from their business customers despite not paying their own suppliers on time, research from eProcurement software company Wax Digital has shown. While 64 per cent of senior finance managers have ‘sacked’ customers for consistent late payment and 41 per cent have delayed paying wages, only 27 per cent
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Fifteen reasons why you should shop at a local company
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Choosing to shop with your local businesses instead of the larger chain stores has many benefits, some of which we are sure will surprise you. As this is the case, we thought we would put together 15 of the best reasons why you should choose your local independent business over a large, commercial supplier. We
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Four ways HR tech can help small businesses stay compliant in 2018
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
As changes to employment law makes hiring and managing workers compliantly more challenging for SMEs, leading HR tech company, Qdos HR, has outlined four benefits that innovation in this area can offer these businesses in 2018. Updates to the Criminal Finances Act, the recent scrapping of Employment Tribunal fees and increasing pressure on businesses to
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WorldVentures Holdings Announces New Relationship With THRST
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
WorldVentures Holdings LLC, parent company of the travel industry’s direct-sales leader WorldVentures™, is pleased to announce a new vendor agreement with THRST™, a leading provider of technology solutions to hospitality and retail businesses around the world.
The THRST platform is built on a robust cloud technology stack to enable rapid development and maximum scalability. Its point-of-sale independence offers a unique way to reach merchants while providing easy-to-use ordering and payment options for customers.
By teaming with THRST, WorldVentures gains access to cutting-edge technology solutions that will further enhance its flagship product, the DreamTrips™ Membership. “We are continuously looking for ways to improve the customer and merchant experiences in our ecosystem;
THRST is the solution for an impeccable member experience in the hospitality and retail space,”
said WorldVentures Holdings CEO, Josh Paine.
The agreement entails exclusive rights in the direct sales industry for Pay In App technology, with plans to begin in the United States and expand to Singapore and Australia in the first quarter of 2018.
In addition to THRST’s award-winning feature sets adopted by many merchants, additional features will be released throughout 2018. These will include cryptocurrency adoption, curbside pickup, catering, order-ahead and many other features.
THRST Chief Executive Officer Andy Adams noted,
“Traditional, hardware-based, back-of-the-house point-of-sale
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Youngevity Acquires Gigi Hill Brand
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
Youngevity® International, Inc., (NASDAQ:YGYI), a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, today announced the acquisition of the Gigi Hill Handbag and Accessory Brand.
The company has also entered into a long-term contract with Gabrielle “Gigi” DeSantis, Co-Founder of Gigi Hill, to lead the integration of Gigi Hill handbags and accessories.
Gigi Hill, based in Orange County California and started in 2007, was born out of the need for women to have more stylish, and functional handbags and luggage. The line will be marketed within Youngevity’s fashion and jewelry verticals where the company believes many strong cross marketing opportunities exist.
Gigi Hill’s new collection is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2018.
“We are extremely honored and excited to join the Youngevity team and its family of brands. We feel Gigi Hill’s unique collection of travel and everyday accessories will thrive within Youngevity’s omni direct platform.
As part of Youngevity, our Stylists should greatly benefit from the robust earning opportunity and cross selling benefits that exists within Youngevity,”
said Co-Founder, Gabrielle “Gigi” DeSantis.
Steve Wallach, Youngevity Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are impressed with the loyal following of the Gigi Hill brand and we are excited to be forging a partnership with Ms. DeSantis. We anticipate this partnership has the potential to
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How long does the average Brit last in a shop queue?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Research from point of sale provider for independent businesses, Lightspeed, today reveals that 6 minutes and 46 seconds is the exact moment Brits will quit a queue, proving there is a limit to our willingness to wait in line. Lightspeed uncovers the findings as part of its 2018 Consumer Trends Survey which crowned East Midlands
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Regaining control in 2018 – Top tips from organisational experts to revealed
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
In January, many of us decide to focus on becoming more organised, both in the work place and at home. To help, self-storage provider, Space Station, has spoken to a number of organisational super stars from a range of industries, to create some top tips to help you get organised and regain control in 2018.
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Business legal requirements: Considerations for 2018
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This year brings with it a raft of regulation, political and economic changes, all of which will affect businesses of different sizes in different ways from a legal perspective. For small businesses, complying with business legal requirements can be a minefield, particularly if your business is on the threshold of being required to comply with
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Use Slumps to Your Advantage
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Leaders of Alibaba, Google, IBM and Others Share What You Need to Do to Thrive in Today's World
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At the World Economic Forum, top business and state leaders, thinkers and activists are talking about how to accelerate progress.