EU citizens appetite for the UK jobs market is cooling dramatically, according to new data from Indeed. Since the start of 2017 the number of people in other EU countries searching online for UK jobs has slumped by 18 per cent. The drop is the sharpest recorded since the UK voted for Brexit last June, and
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Startups rate personal chemistry with investors above all else
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A new survey reveals the true investment needs of the UK’s early-stage startups. The research conducted by UK Innovation Hub and Tech City UK shows that the most important factor for companies considering raising external investment was personal chemistry and trust with the investor. The UK Innovation Hub, a new startup programme from Innogy the
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UK retailers using secondary revenue methods to tackle margin squeeze
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More than two thirds of retailers are now exploring secondary revenue options to boost their profitability, new research conducted by Webloyalty and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals. In a period of unprecedented pressure on retailers’ margins, the Beyond the Core report highlights how secondary – or ancillary – revenue options are becoming common practice.
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Long term survival demands a progressive approach to business risk
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A global study released today (24 March) by BSI, in partnership with Cranfield School of Management, finds that business leaders are struggling to balance risk with opportunity, threatening the long-term survival of their firms. The report, ‘Organisational Resilience: A summary of academic evidence, business insights and new thinking by BSI and Cranfield School of Management’,
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Time to chill – how to relax when travelling for business
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With stress accounting for 37 per cent of all work related ill health cases and 45 per cent of all working days lost due to ill health in 2015/16, it’s never been more important for workers to pay attention to their mental health and relax. Striking the balance between work and play can be a difficult task
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UK’s top 25 public sector employers – as rated by their staff
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Oxfam is the best not-for-profit, public sector employer in the UK, according to data released by Indeed. The charity came top of a ranking of the UK’s best public sector and not-for-profit employers that was compiled from tens of thousands of employee reviews. While the research compared branches of central and local government as well
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UK SMEs missing out on over £250 billion of liquid cash flow
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A new report from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) says that slow and late invoice payments mean SMEs in the UK are missing out on billions of pounds of liquid cash flow. A typical SME spends 130 hours a year chasing outstanding invoices, equating to a cost of £10.8 billion per year. This cost, combined with
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Small firms reveal trade deal wish list post Brexit
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New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals the trade deal smaller firms want to see struck first post Brexit. FSB’s latest report, ‘Keep Trade Easy: what small firms want from Brexit’ shows the top priority market for small firms is still the EU single market (63 per cent). It also reveals the importance
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How to tap into funding for female entrepreneurs
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This morning, 21st March 2017, The Entrepreneurs Network in partnership with Barclays will launch Untapped Unicorns, a report outlining how Britain can scale up female entrepreneurship. The study, part of The Entrepreneurs Network/Barclays-led Female Founders Forum project, shows that access to funding remains a persistent barrier to female entrepreneurs, yet is essential for enterprise growth.
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Technology issues a major contributor to the UK’s productivity gap
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New research by Samsung Electronics reveals time spent on technology issues could be a major contributor to the UK’s productivity gap. While small business owners are spending nearly three and a half hours on sales and close to three hours on marketing a week to drive new business, IT accounts for two hours and 47
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