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Mindset of an entrepreneur

No one is born, or has a genetic predisposition to become a successful entrepreneur.

Why CIOs are more vital to customer success than ever

CIOs have a fluid and dynamic role in today’s tech-driven enterprises. Whereas they were once solely focused on their companies’ technology infrastructure, the data-driven and technological nature of today’s business world is pushing the CIO into the limelight.

Start-ups on a shoestring: Hidden costs to look out for

It’s a huge jump, but if statistics are to be believed more and more people are making it. Whether it is because of the “gig economy” culture which is forming or something else, we’re not going to speculate.

Conservative think tank calls for House of Lords to be abolished

A Conservative think tank, Bright Blue Scotland has called for the House of Lords to be abolished after Brexit.

Sir Graham Brady tells Theresa May to quit by June

The top member of Theresa May’s Conservative party is to tell her later this week that she must quit by the end of June, according to the Sunday Times.

How to add call-to-action to your email signature?

An email signature is a powerful marketing tool. However, it won’t bring you the results you expect if you don’t design it right.

Criminal Barristers threaten walkouts over pay dispute

Criminal barristers have threatened to take action over a pay row with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

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Mindset of an entrepreneur
Why CIOs are more vital to customer success than ever
Start-ups on a shoestring: Hidden costs to look out for
Conservative think tank calls for House of Lords to be abolished
Sir Graham Brady tells Theresa May to quit by June
How to add call-to-action to your email signature?
Criminal Barristers threaten walkouts over pay dispute

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Conservative think tank calls for House of Lords to be abolished

A Conservative think tank, Bright Blue Scotland has called for the House of Lords to be abolished after Brexit.

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Sir Graham Brady tells Theresa May to quit by June

The top member of Theresa May’s Conservative party is to tell her later this week that she must quit by the end of June, according to the Sunday Times.

Criminal Barristers threaten walkouts over pay dispute

Criminal barristers have threatened to take action over a pay row with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

TSB to reduced branch opening hours

TSB has revealed most of its Scottish branches will only open for two or three days a week from July.

New Bank of England boss to be recruited

The government has launched the recruitment process for a new governor for the Bank of England.

Luke Johnson joins Patisserie Valerie creditor committee

Luke Johnson, the former executive chairman of Patisserie Valerie, has taken the “unusual” step of joining a committee of creditors to the failed café chain.

Brits unaware of £3.7BN stealth tax on UK companies

New research brings to light the UK’s alarming lack of awareness for the Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) charged on British stocks.

UK Startup helps Age UK unlock £23k extra per month

New service, Vintage Cash Cow for Charities, helps charity shops make money from previously ‘unsellable’ items

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Mindset of an entrepreneur

No one is born, or has a genetic predisposition to become a successful entrepreneur.

Start-ups on a shoestring: Hidden costs to look out for
How to add call-to-action to your email signature?
How small businesses can cope with 2019’s consumer price inflation
8 tips on how to prepare for a business trip
Commercial buy-to-let explained
How you can reap the financial rewards from tax relief on your patents

Profiled…

Getting to Know You: Ronan Higham, founder, Pure Fitout

Ronan Higham talks to Business Matters about why being transparent is everything in everything and its essential to learn as you go

Getting To Know You: Sidd Pagidipati, Inc. 500 Entrepreneur

I believe my businesses can set the standard for the industry and make a difference in people’s lives.

Marketing & Social Media

The importance of market research in today’s business climate

Marketing mistakes that could be killing your sales leads

Your sales team is struggling? Maybe bad writing is to blame

Newswire

FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain

Business Matters

Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal
Sterling rallies on hope UK can avoid no-deal Brexit
AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit

Get Funded

How to get small business funding with bad credit

In terms of financing, your credit score is very important. Having a high credit score means you find it easier to acquire credit from various funding sources, while a low score means you won’t be able to get funding from any of them.

Motive Offshore Group agrees multi-million investment

A North east equipment specialist has secured a multi-million private investment as it strives towards its ambitious growth strategy to become a£30million EBITDA business in the next five years.

Investment in Northern tech reaches ten-year high

Investment in Northern tech companies has reached a ten-year high, as investors worldwide target the region’s fast-growing digital sector.

Savvy navvy Crowdfunding campaign closes weeks ahead of schedule

Just over a week ago Google software engineer Jelte Liebrand and his team at savvy navvy launched their Crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.

Digital health innovator Liva Healthcare secures €8 million investment

The European digital health company, Liva Healthcare, today announced an investment of eight million euros from three German venture funds: MIG (Munich), Santo Venture Capital (Holzkirchen) and Digital Health Ventures (Berlin).

CrowdProperty secures £100m Institutional Backing

Specialist property peer-to-peer lender CrowdProperty has announced the backing of a major financial institution to lend up to £100 million of loan capital over the coming 12-24 months.

Vehicle data company Cazana.com raises over £1.5 million

Disruptive Automotive AI start-up Cazana.com has closed its crowd-fundraise at £1.56 million, nearly 160 percent of its original investment target.

World’s first hotel switching website launches crowdfunding campaign

The world’s first website dedicated to hotel switching has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £250,000.

Global startup generator and early-stage VC launches in London, Sydney & Amsterdam

After successful programs in Singapore and Stockholm, global startup generator and early-stage VC Antler has today launched in London.

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Legal

Majority of UK business still not budgeting for post-Brexit immigration

Despite a possible exit date looming, the majority of UK businesses are unprepared for recruiting talent in a post-Brexit world, new research reveals.

Are your HR policies strong enough to withstand a potential lawsuit?

Lawsuits – even those with unsubstantiated claims – are a risk to every business. The problem for you as a business owner is that lawsuits are time-consuming and expensive to fight.

What can employers do to avoid sexual harassment claims?

In light of high profile cases of harassment in the workplace involving Ted Baker chief Ray Kelvin and Topshop owner Sir Philip Green, Emma Bullen from MHR provides practical advice on how employers can protect themselves from sexual harassment claims.