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Despite the risks, is Bitcoin becoming mainstream?
2020 was a record-breaking year for Bitcoin, and this year may not be any different. Despite its spectacular drop last week, the crypto frenzy is far from over. Banks, well-known business leaders and investors all seem to jump on the digital currency bandwagon.
Number of FTSE 100 female directors rises by 50% in five years
The number of female directors at FTSE-100 firms has increased by 50% in the last five years, and women now hold more than a third of roles in the boardrooms of Britain’s top 350 companies, according to the final report of a review into female representation at the top of business.
Bumps expected on road back to something like post-Covid normality
The 60-plus pages of the road map out of lockdown sets out in detail the steps ministers hope to take to open the economy and society. They also lay bare the uncertainties and consequences.
Tips on getting back into work post-COVID-19
We’ve often heard COVID-19 described as a health emergency, but, as the pandemic continues to rumble on, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we’re also in the grips of an economic emergency.
Why mindset matters for business owners (and how to develop the right one)
Developing a positive mindset is one of the most powerful things you can do to grow as an entrepreneur while improving all of your interactions and relationships throughout your life.
Everywoman and Facebook to drive gender diversity in tech
Everywoman, the global platform for advancing women in business, has announced a collaboration with Facebook to address the tech industry’s lack of diversity and inclusion.
Brexit – How to survive the true disruptor
Brexit is a true disruptor that has fundamentally altered business life in the UK starting at the stroke of midnight on 31 December 2020.
Companies draft ‘no jab, no job’ contracts to require staff get vaccine but lawyers warn they could be challenged in court
Companies have begun drafting ‘no jab, no job’ contracts to force staff to get Covid-19 vaccinations – despite lawyers warning they likely to be challenged in court.
Bank of England has added over 240 tons of gold to its custody amid pandemic
In managing the economic uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of England (BoE) custody amassed a substantial amount of gold to promote economic stability.
Half of UK SMEs feel optimistic for 2021 despite challenges ahead
Despite the challenges SMEs in the UK faced in 2020, over half of businesses are feeling optimistic about what lies ahead in 2021, new research reveals.
BLM launches new D&O fines tracker as UK SMEs hit by over £100m in fines
Insurance risk and commercial law firm, BLM has launched a new D&O Tracker which reveals that UK SMEs are increasingly in the firing line for large fines from regulatory bodies, findings that underline the increasingly important role of Directors & Officers insurance.
Banish your team’s Zoom fatigue and boost wellbeing and profits
Read our tips on how to banish Zoom fatigue, the new disease that is affecting millions of people and businesses worldwide.
All successful entrepreneurs have mastered delegation – Here’s how they do it
The best entrepreneurs understand that they can’t do everything themselves, and that delegation and teamwork are the keys to business success.
SME owners have taken CBILS loans with personal guarantees upto £766k to survive Covid
A Freedom of Information request to the British Business Bank has revealed the high personal risk the owners and directors of smaller businesses have taken to secure funds through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
