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Do you run a small ecommerce business selling e-services or digital downloads? If so, you need to read what's required from you after 1 January 2015…
The aim of any business is to sell more than your competitors. But for this to happen, you need to remind your customers why they should…
Delegation has had a makeover. It’s now called outsourcing and, amongst the small business set, it’s rather a la mode. Why? Because all kinds of new…
For many people, remote working is often regarded as some kind of idealistic dream that theoretically could be the key to a happy, efficient workforce, but…
Many people think about a career change at New Year but how can they make the best impression when they secure the job of their dreams?
Employees quit bad jobs...and they definitely quit bad bosses. Here's how to be the boss no employee will want to leave.
We’ve all had that feeling of panic, especially at this time of year; cards to write, diaries to manage, gifts to buy and, of course, the…
Running your own business can be a million different things: exhilarating, daunting, demanding, liberating, stressful and rewarding. But whether you’re aiming to open a shop or…
In his latest article, John Ritchie, CEO of Ellipse, reflects on how an overhaul of the state’s sickness benefits could actually be a blessing for his…
Starting your own business is hard work – seriously hard work – and can quite often feel like you’re on a rollercoaster. But if you believe…
The festive season is upon us, but while there should be peace and goodwill to all men, this can be a tough time of year for…
At some point in their careers, most leaders have either consciously — or, more likely, unwittingly — based (or justified) their approach to motivation on Maslow’s…
To cope with the Christmas trading period, Amazon is hiring an additional 13,000 staff and Royal Mail is bringing in 19,000 temporary recruits. Aldi has also…
One of the most effective ways of learning is to mimic the best. When it comes to encouraging us to buy – Santa Claus must be…
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to strengthen an important area of your business: the relationships you have with…