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ArticleCOVID has completely disrupted women’s progression within the workplace. Learn how you can help
Ahead of the Great British Businesswoman Forum, we are taking a deep dive into the top issues affecting gender parity today, starting with the negative impact COVID has had on women in the workplace.
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Suicide prevention in the workplace: What can you do?
It’s World Suicide Prevention Day, and we have spoken to various wellbeing experts on what employers can do to support the mental health of employees, especially in dealing with this sensitive topic.
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6 effective ways to successfully upscale your business in 2021
After an 18-month lull, experts predict the UK’s business community is set to soar for the rest of the year and beyond. Here’s how to prepare for a potential boom.
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Are you ready for the next Great Depression?
We are living through extremely uncertain times regarding both public safety and the global economy. Here’s how to prepare in the event of another major recession.
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Is your business divorce proof?
Going through a messy breakup or divorce is painful in itself. But what if you risk losing your business in the process? We catch up with family and corporate legal experts to review your options in this scenario.
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Are you being emotionally abused at work?
Emotional abuse at work is a long-term problem with long-term impact. Constantly on the rise, what can employees and employers do to prevent a hostile work environment?
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10 apps to streamline your business
As business owners today, you know your work doesn’t shackle you to your desks anymore. Here we look at the digital assistants to make your life easier on the go.
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Why we need more compassion in the workplace
Jonathan Taylor, managing psychologist at D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola explains how leaders and teams can benefit from compassionate working at a time when we need it the most.
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New funding injection fuels Freshbooks' global growth
After reaching $163 million CAD and the coveted Unicorn valuation, FreshBooks is looking to be the go-to company for accounting software internationally. And they’re succeeding
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Is your ‘me time’ your free time? Employees may be overdoing their work at home
Working from home has become a way life, though new data suggests that some people haven’t completely adjusted to its demands and are overdoing it at home. What can be put in place to help us tone it down?
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Businesses are complaining there’s no talent to hire. How the Kickstart Scheme is proving them wrong
The £2bn government-backed Kickstart Scheme is saving businesses from shutting down while giving young talent the opportunity to step up and helping businesses find their newest cohort of star employees. But why has the uptake been so slow?
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The Great British corner shop comeback
Customer interest in corner shops has never been higher. Here’s how to start your own high-margin corner shop business.
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Will the end of lockdown spark a food & drink start up boom?
The number of new businesses registered soar over the second half of 2020 despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ONS. There is growing evidence that the food & drink industries in particular saw a boom in new start-ups - the number of distilleries alone rose 29% compared with 2019.
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Why established businesses falter
Just wing it right? More established businesses than you think are lacking a clear business plan because they feel like they don’t need one anymore. Expert startup and scale-up advisor, Kate Methuen-Ley, shares why established businesses need to maintain a business plan to ensure their company doesn’t fall by the wayside.
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Selling to sellers: How to attract top sales talent
As a business, hiring salespeople can be tricky. Not only are they an ambassador for your business to thousands of potential customers, it is also a sector that is notorious for a high talent turn-over. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards explores how to get it right as part of their webinar series Let’s Talk Talent featuring experts Alison Edgar MBE, Gordon McAlpine, and Cary Curtis.
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How will brands engage as more consumers switch off from social media?
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a quiet revolution has been growing on our mobile devices, or should we say away from them.
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Will home ownership be the norm for young people in 10 years?
While many industries faced unprecedented challenges over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, one that enjoyed a boom is the housing market.
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How to be a true LGBTQ+ ally
It’s Pride Month and naturally, businesses are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community by liberally using the rainbow flag. At a time when consumers are calling out rainbow-washing, this could be a risky manoeuvre as it’s so easy to get it wrong. We’ve found five brands that are getting it right and actually supporting the LGBTQ+ movement in a meaningful way.
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Open Banking: 5 myths busted
SMEs today have a host of funding options at their disposal beyond traditional banking. Often underserved by high street banks, SMEs are already turning to alternative financial service providers for payments and lending. Here we look at 5 common myths around Open Banking so you can get the most bang for your buck.
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Upholder, Obliger, Questioner or Rebel? What your 'type' reveals about your WFH style
It’s been a year since we first set up our home offices. Four different tendencies dictate how seamless that transition was. Find out which one you are now and what you need to do to optimise your work from home lifestyle.
