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Productivity

Advice and guides on productivity for UK small businesses as a key driver of profitability and competitiveness. Topics covered include various strategies such as processes optimisation, task prioritisation, technology adoption, and employee training, to enhance productivity levels.

News

UK employees waste 400 million days a year on unnecessary tasks

Research shows that businesses are missing the ‘smaller tasks’ issues and not realising the big impact these are having on the output of their employees.

Productivity Zone

Half of office workers are unproductive due to poor workspace

Half of workers say having access to a variety of different spaces to work and relax in would have the biggest impact on improving their productivity.

Employing & managing staff

Employee health costs businesses one month a year in lost productivity

New research reveals the impact of employee ill health on business, with many businesses losing up to one month a year in lost productivity.

Business Technology

Four worthwhile productivity tools to maximise efficiency

Productivity tools that can make your small business more efficient. Victor Snyder of BossMakers.co explains

Business management

Having a productive day – how to make it happen

Here, we take a look at how you can be more productive during your day, by getting more sleep and taking a positive attitude to life.

Productivity Zone

Everyday tips to increase your productivity at work

It can be hard to motivate yourself at work sometimes, so here are our tips to improve your productivity and get the job done.

News

UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive

Eight out of ten UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive, highlighting a craving for flexible working.

News

UK productivity crisis deepens

A new report exposes the UK’s deepening productivity crisis as businesses are failing to grasp that ramping up recruitment doesn’t necessarily boost output.

Productivity Zone

Technology issues a major contributor to the UK’s productivity gap

UK small business owners waste almost three hours a week due to IT and technology problems, a new study reveals.

Employing & managing staff

10 tips to improve staff effectiveness

Within any business there are going to be unavoidable inefficiencies – losing staff to sick days is just an inevitable reality of life – which makes it even more important to ensure that the areas that are controllable are set up to help staff be as effective as possible. With that in mind, here are ten ways to improve staff effectiveness.

Business Technology

Top five small business apps to help you streamline productivity

File sharing apps, CRM software and task management platforms can have a meaningful impact on productivity. We’ve explored the best apps for streamlining your processes across five categories.

News

£50 million lost through unproductive Brits skipping lunch

Despite early starts, stressful commutes and long working hours, only one in five will actually take the traditional lunch hour.

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade