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The Lone Danger

Whilst manufacturing and production environments present the most obvious risks to workers that operate alone in remote locations, the welfare of the ‘accidental’ lone worker remains…

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How do you handle flexible working requests?

Recent statistics from the Office of National Statistics show that 78 per cent of people with dependent children are in employment and 1 in 7 employees…

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Small business tax tips for 2015

In an increasingly competitive commercial environment, small businesses have to ensure that they are up to date with the current tax legislation and able to take…

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UK retail startup goes global with deal in Brazil

Cambridge, London and Singapore based fashion technology company Metail has announced a contract with the largest e-commerce business in Brazil – Dafiti - and has now…

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Big up your brand

As a small business, taking on larger competitors can be tough. Potential customers find security in what looks like the safest bet – the established business…

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The unexpected business benefits of collaboration

Many companies, big and small, are moving towards a more collaborative approach to business. Effective collaboration is much more than just ‘working together’ – it’s a…

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Shared parental leave: what every manager must know

Last week saw the introduction of shared parental leave, heralding a fundamental change in modern working culture. Mothers can now split their maternity leave with their…