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Recovery under threat as Brits refuse to slash the cash
So much cash was saved in lockdown, but now consumers appear reluctant to part with it. Paul Jones reports
UK SMEs plan for international expansion post-COVID but payment hurdles threaten growth
Global fintech platform Airwallex today announced findings from a survey conducted on UK SMEs, revealing that more than three-quarters of them have plans for geographical expansion next year, with more than two-thirds believing that digital adoption will be important to enable accelerated growth opportunities.
Key steps to ensuring your business complies with Natasha’s Law
Almost a month after Natasha’s Law came into effect, there have been reports that a number of businesses are still not labelling the ingredients in their products.
CitySprint set to recruit over 500 couriers across the UK for peak season
CitySprint the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that 500 additional couriers are required across the UK.
Escalating cyber threats to charities
Nigel Thorpe, technical director at SecureAge looks at the increase in cyber attacks on charities/NGOs and suggests it’s time for a new approach
Business travel starts bouncing back despite switch to video calls
Spending on business travel looks set to rise by more than 25 per cent this year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and by a further 34 per cent in 2022.
Overdue invoices costing 75% of business time new survey shows
Businesses and accounts departments are spending too much time chasing overdue debts when that time would be better spent in advising their sales teams on who to do business with or not in the first place.
Creating the workspace of the future
Hybrid working policies are fast becoming expected by employees – both current and future.
Co-bots not robots: The future of sales
No handshake, no deal. Life has been tough for sales people raised on face to face meetings and networking.
Sexism row as Italian restaurants hand menus to women with no prices
An Argentine fashion blogger has provoked debate in Italy by denouncing expensive restaurants that hand women menus with no prices on the assumption that their male companions are paying the bill.
Eco pet product start-up Project Blu secures investment from Central Garden & Pet
Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured investment and a strategic partnership with leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor Central Garden & Pet Company.
Forget fine art: investors urged to put their money into rewilding
Forget gold, vintage wines and fine art: investors and landowners are being urged to put their money into Tamworth pigs, Dalmatian pelicans and ponds dug by beavers.
Jean Paul Gaultier launches rental service of iconic 1980s and 90s items
Nothing to wear? Fashion fans have been invited to slip into a piece of history as Jean Paul Gaultier launches a rental service of some of its most iconic designs.
Half of UK organisations will miss 2050 net zero target without urgent action on carbon reduction
Just 41% of UK organisations are on track to meet the Government’s target for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
