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How to kill ‘hustle-and-grind’ and create a healthy startup culture

Long hours and relentless demands are affecting the mental health of startup employees, says Brigid Charmant. It’s time to kill the ‘hustle-and-grind’ culture

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What does Brexit mean for UK businesses’ energy supply?

Having a reliable and affordable energy supply is vital to all businesses but how will Brexit impact on that. Nicky Bannister outlines the situation so far

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Entrepreneur’s Relief changes could hit business owners hard

Business owners breathed a sigh of relief at the Budget when the Chancellor committed to keeping capital gains tax relief for entrepreneurs. But new 'tweaks' to the rules could have far wider implications than first thought. Helen Relf and Chloë Ellis, tax partners at accountants at RSM warn those exiting assets to seek advice straight away

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Small business owners: embrace your creative freedom!

Here, I outline why you as a small business owner have more creative freedom than a corporate, even without the big budget.

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Self-improvement obsession: are entrepreneurs at greater risk?

Self-improvement can help entrepreneurs reach their business goals, but could they be prone to more destructive personal development habits?

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How do you get the best hourly rate in the gig economy?

A competitive freelance market can make getting a decent hourly rate difficult. What can be done?

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Is diversity too big an issue for small businesses?

The benefits of a diverse workforce are clear to see. But if the opportunity for diversity doesn't present itself, can it be an unrealistic goal for a small business owner?

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The flip-flopping sentiment on Brexit: Where do small businesses stand now?

The EU referendum result sparked anguish at the time among small company owners, but with the UK's exit less than a year away, are they starting to come around to Brexit?

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Is diversity too big an issue for small businesses?

The benefits of a diverse workforce are clear to see. But if the opportunity for diversity doesn't present itself, can it be an unrealistic goal for a small business owner?

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The flip-flopping sentiment on Brexit: Where do small businesses stand now?

The EU referendum result sparked anguish at the time among small company owners, but with the UK's exit less than a year away, are they starting to come around to Brexit?

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The fortune of failure

Failure is a very difficult concept to come to terms with; if we fail then what good can we possibly have done?

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How to organise the best office Christmas party Ever

Christmas is not yet around the corner – there are still a couple of months to go. However, if you think you can stall your planning and delay your efforts to get everything organised, you may be setting yourself up for a stressful time later. If you’re in charge of the party, start early and save yourself a big hassle – you’ll notice things will go a lot smoother.

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How the over-50s are leading the small business charge

Over-50s are contributing more to the UK economy than under-50s, research shows. Robert Gordon, CEO of Hitachi Capital UK, explores the evidence.

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Spotlight on property in Oxford: Is the future bright?

Oxford in the UK has long been in a difficult property position. For many years the city has suffered from lack of investment in housing and office space, creating a shortfall of affordable commercial and residential properties.

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