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All consumers want for Christmas is free shipping

In the lead up to Black Friday, new research reveals that free shipping tops shoppers’ promotions wish list.

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Cash-only SMEs risk Christmas losses worth a total of £2bn

Almost half of shoppers will leave if card payment is not possible, with cash-only shoppers risking a loss this Christmas.

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Autumn Budget 2017: What small businesses want

With the chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, set to announce the autumn Budget today, we take a look at what small businesses want.

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Energy epidemic: UK’s office energy sins revealed

New research by UK Power has revealed that a quarter of Brits regularly leave lights on in empty office rooms, as the biggest energy sins are revealed.

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UK entrepreneurs hungry for capital in 2018

More than half of entrepreneurs expect to grow their revenue by at least 50 per cent in the next year, with tech the most bullish.

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UK SMEs’ downbeat outlook stretches on in face of economic malaise

UK SME outlook remains pessimistic as ongoing political uncertainty, currency volatility and central bank movement impacts appetite for international trade.

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Two thirds of workers too embarrassed to talk about their mental health issues

Research finds nearly two-thirds of employees feel embarrassed about disclosing information on the state of their mental health with their employer.

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Deliveroo claims victory in self-employment case

Deliveroo riders have been ruled self-employed by labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC).

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Two thirds of workers too embarrassed to talk about their mental health issues

Research finds nearly two-thirds of employees feel embarrassed about disclosing information on the state of their mental health with their employer.

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Deliveroo claims victory in self-employment case

Deliveroo riders have been ruled self-employed by labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC).

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Could a one per cent happier workforce boost the UK economy?

A new study has calculated the value of happiness, showing that a one per cent happier workforce could boost the economy by £24 billion.

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Self-employed are the least stressed in today’s Britain

New research by AXA Business Insurance busts some of the most prevalent myths about being self-employed in today’s Britain.

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Skills shortages plague SMEs across the world

British small businesses set to invest in staff training to offset skills gaps found in the business according to a new global study.

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Pursuit of happiness? A third of workers unhappy with their job

Revealed: more than a third of workers are unhappy in their current job, with the majority on the search for better opportunities.

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