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Appearances DO matter: Brits fear they’re not taken seriously

Twenty-one per cent of employees are worried they’re not taken seriously due to their age or appearance, with women notably more concerned than men.

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SME owners: lack of majority government hindering Brexit negotiations

Three quarters of UK SMEs feel that the absence of a majority government is likely to negatively impact the UK’s Brexit negotiations.

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More than half of Brits admit to haggling over job offers

New research from CV-Library finds more than half of Brits have negotiated with a potential employer over a job offer.

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Three quarters of consumers find shopping a frustrating experience

Year-long research shows that despite a seven per cent decline in frustration-levels over the last 12 months, many areas of omni-channel operation still fail to meet consumer shopping expectations.

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‘Be concerned’, SMEs told, as HMRC targets SMEs over tax avoidance

HMRC collected an additional £474 million in corporate tax as a result of investigations into SMEs during the 2016/17 tax year.

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Freelancers enjoy ‘enough holiday’ despite taking less than employees

New research reveals freelancers enjoy ‘enough holiday’ despite at least 68 per cent taking less time off than employees.

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Reputation tops list of business priorities

Global survey finds that respondents rate supply chain as their least resilient element and reputation management the top priority.

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Brexit has UK SMEs looking to Hong Kong for global growth

Young entrepreneurs with less confidence in Europe most likely to have traded with Hong Kong or China in the last year.

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Reputation tops list of business priorities

Global survey finds that respondents rate supply chain as their least resilient element and reputation management the top priority.

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Brexit has UK SMEs looking to Hong Kong for global growth

Young entrepreneurs with less confidence in Europe most likely to have traded with Hong Kong or China in the last year.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Sole Trader of the Year shortlist

The shortlisted businesses in the Sole Trader of the Year category have been announced for the British Small Business Awards.

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UK small businesses are still wasting time on admin

New research reveals that UK SMEs are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, time that could be spent better elsewhere.

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Retailers reducing friction in pursuit of ‘5-star’ customer experiences

Friction-free shopping is a competitive advantage in retail stores, as congestion and not being able to find what you want leave customers shopping elsewhere.

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How to recognise and support mental health issues in your team?

A third of line managers would struggle to identify mental health issues within their team, according to new research from Bupa.

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