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Tag: Economy

We need flexible working to maintain semblance of work-life balance

August 25, 2017

By Staff writer

As the workforce evolves into a more immediate, responsive and collaborative culture, employees are trying to stay connected with colleagues and customers. With the increased desire for constant connectivity though, comes the need for flexible working.

Corporation tax: The race Britain can never win

August 17, 2017

By Staff writer

Like or not, Brexit is beginning and the effects are impacting businesses in the UK. But, while we are starting to see the fallout, many questions remain unanswered. And one of these questions involves corporation tax.

Trend towards self-employment continues despite economic uncertainty

August 10, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Lots of people in the UK are choosing to “reset” their lives and careers and going self-employed, despite the uncertain economic climate.

July 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

August 1, 2017

By Shane Schutte

As was suggested by Mariano Mamertino, EMEA economist of Indeed: Britain’s employment picture is starting to look more anomaly than achievement.” We unveil further details on the issue in our July 2017 economic statistics roundup.

Rural businesses made focus of new Amazon initiative

July 24, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

Amazon has joined forces with Rural England and Scotland’s Rural College to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by rural businesses throughout the UK.

Companies increasingly hope to add Brexit clause to commercial contracts

July 21, 2017

By Staff writer

Brexit creates significant political, economic, legislative and market uncertainty. However, the need for assurance is essential to long-term commercial contracts.

The A-Z business fleet guide R is for Real world fuel economy

July 17, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

As part of our Fleet For Growing Businesses hub and A-Z of key business fleet terms, Real World Fuel Economy is our next key topic of consideration.

Preparing for Brexit amid plans to make free movement a thing of the past

June 9, 2017

By Staff writer

Since the EU referendum result in June 2016 and the election ending in a hung parliament, employers have set their sights on preparing for Brexit and many are concerned.

Migrants are important to UK business and the sustainability of the economy

May 30, 2017

By Staff writer

The Centre for Entrepreneurs has reported that migrants are behind one in seven UK companies and it’s only a fraction of the research highlighting their contribution to the economy.

How next government can strengthen the capital’s economic foundations

May 11, 2017

By Shane Schutte

After the general election determines the next government, emphasis will need to be placed on stabilising London’s economic foundations so it can meet the demands of a growing population and remain competitive in the process.

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