The United Arab Emirates, in a nod to global markets, has changed its workweek, declaring that Sunday, a work day in much of the Arab world, is now part of the weekend. Fridays will be half days.
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UK businesses aren’t ready for a highly mobile, ‘work from anywhere’ world
More than half of UK businesses in a recent survey confirmed that having the right tools or technologies in place is their biggest challenge when considering long-term ‘work from anywhere’ policies.
British Airways set for take-off from Gatwick again with new “Euroflyer” operation
BA is expected to announce plans for the new “Euroflyer” operation shortly. Details are sketchy, but it is likely to be based on the model followed by BA’s CityFlyer subsidiary, which runs in and out of London City Airport.
Crowdfunding offers the UK’s independent booksellers a pandemic lifeline
Booksellers have kept readers around the UK going throughout a series of lockdowns.
Flexible working not a given right for employees
Employees seeking flexible working arrangements need to have completed a minimum of 26 weeks’ service for their employers before they are legally entitled to make a request.
Coworking and small business experts welcome UK Taskforce guidance
The UK Government’s Flexible Working Taskforce has published practical guidance for employers designed to support hybrid working models, in a bid to help organisations retain staff and improve working wellbeing.
Would you rather be an entrepreneur or an employee? Why franchising isn’t just buying a job
Becoming a franchisee gives people the chance to own a business in which they are invested and passionate – a stark contrast to working for someone and not reaping the rewards for all your hard work.
What do you need to consider when selling your business?
Whilst we hear a lot about starting a business, it is not every day that we hear about leaving one.
Why now is a good time to invest in a business as we emerge from COVID-19
There is no doubt that virtually every industry has experienced significant changes and shifts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
New UK rail travel platform promises to plant a tree for every train ticket sold
A new train ticketing platform launching today is promising to plant a tree for every ticket it sells, which it hopes will appeal to passengers who care about climate change.
The rise of the ‘business technologist’ and ‘hyperautomation’
As we move into 2022, the trends we see emerging will increasingly be geared towards delivering improved user experiences and innovation at speed.
WhatsApp and Enterprise Nation partner to support UK small businesses
Year-long national partnership will provide SMBs with resources and advice to help them connect with customers and grow their business using WhatsApp’s free business tools
Sustainable cement innovation secures £500K grant for new production facility
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund.
Get over your fear and be confident making business presentations
Presentations giving you palpitations? Don’t let fear hold your business back from being rewarded for its success.
The seven books that helped me on my entrepreneurial journey
If you take a look at any of my businesses, and you know what my influences in business are, you’ll see how much I’ve taken from the world around me and used it as an inspiration to build.