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How will Apple Pay change the way SME’s work?
With Apple Pay having recently been released in the UK, we look at how contactless payment of this kind has the ability to change the business world for good.
Ten most common cyber hygiene pitfalls and how SME’s can avoid them
Today security, data encryption and cyber attacks are not just the remit of large corporations.
Misleading telecoms advertising – what to watch out for as Ofcom takes action
When Ofcom rules on Unicom – could it be the telecoms equivalent of PPI?
Business success needs staff to remain central & not replaced by technology
With technology advancing at a rapid pace in every office today Max Eaglen, director and co-founder of brand agency Platform, advises companies on why and how they must keep people at the heart of their businesses.
Make an average day awesome
Forget efficiency. You want to become incredibly effective. Here’s how.
Is mental toughness a necessity in the workplace?
Mental toughness is a trendy term in L&D that gets tossed around often yet rarely receives a clear definition. So, what does “mental toughness” truly entail?
The Hidden Dangers of the Latest Office Design Trends
It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to the latest office design trends. However, what works for one company may not work for another.
Future Growth: Organic Growth Vs Business Acquisition
Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale compares and contrasts the different routes to growth, the use of acquisitions and how businesses at different stages of growth can best fuel future business growth.
UK office workers struggle to cope in the heat
UK office workers are dreading the next heat wave as two-thirds of bosses fail to provide workplaces suitable for hot weather.
What a millennial wants from an employer
The time has come where babies of the 90’s are fleeing the nest and are moving on to pastures new. However, the working world can be a scary place for a newbie, and employee’s and co-workers can make a concerted effort to make them feel at home.
The simplest way to motivate your staff
Keeping staff motivated is one of the key challenges for all managers and business owners. To help you there are lots of theories on motivation, but there is one action that stands out from the rest – praise. And what could be simpler than using praise to motivate your staff?
Preparing for a VAT inspection
In days gone by, a popular tactic for dealing with a VAT inspection was to make it as uncomfortable for the inspector as possible, hoping that they would get fed up and leave before finding anything wrong.
How to make the most out of your next Exhibition
The phone rings, the email pings and before you know it you have signed yourself up to attend an impressive whizz bang industry event which could propel your business to the next level. Excellent!
Were you mis sold a packaged bank account?
There have been a lot of discussions of late about packaged bank accounts, and their place in the banking world.
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