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6 ways to remain social without engaging yourself too much

Many of us have heard that human is a social animal. It means that we also need to contact and connect with numerous people daily.

Electric car maker Tesla to cut workforce by 7%

Tesla is to cut its workforce by about 7% after a difficult year for the electric car maker.
“The road ahead is very difficult,” the co..

How small businesses should approach outsourcing

Making the most of your available resources is part of what it takes to run a company properly, however, it’s not a straightforward task, especially for beginners.

Is it safe to play bingo online?

This is the hottest question related not only to Bingo but to all online games. With the rising popularity of online casinos, people get more and more attracted to it.

Retail sales drop in December as consumers shift shopping to Black Friday

Retail sales dropped in December as shoppers increasingly shifted spending to the Black Friday promotional period.
Volumes fell by 0.9%..

4 tools for automating & promoting your social media

Knowing how to properly manage social media platforms and also engage with the audience has become one of the most vital tasks for every business.

Mobile phones set to drag on Dixons Carphone trading

Dixons Carphone is expected to book another sales slump at its troubled mobile phone division when it reports on its third-quarter perf..

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6 ways to remain social without engaging yourself too much
Electric car maker Tesla to cut workforce by 7%
How small businesses should approach outsourcing
Is it safe to play bingo online?
Retail sales drop in December as consumers shift shopping to Black Friday
4 tools for automating & promoting your social media
Mobile phones set to drag on Dixons Carphone trading

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Electric car maker Tesla to cut workforce by 7%

Tesla is to cut its workforce by about 7% after a difficult year for the electric car maker.
“The road ahead is very difficult,” the co..

Retail sales drop in December as consumers shift shopping to Black Friday

Retail sales dropped in December as shoppers increasingly shifted spending to the Black Friday promotional period.
Volumes fell by 0.9%..

Mobile phones set to drag on Dixons Carphone trading

Dixons Carphone is expected to book another sales slump at its troubled mobile phone division when it reports on its third-quarter perf..

Ryanair issues profit warning as lower winter fares bite

Ryanair has warned over profits as the budget airline counts the cost of lower than expected airfares over winter amid over capacity in..

Sophos shares crash on billings warning

Shares in Sophos tumbled on Friday after the cybersecurity firm warned that “subdued” trading would drag into the fourth quarter.
In a ..

Henry Boot trading in line with expectations despite Brexit uncertainty

Construction company Henry Boot’s real-estate activities performed in line with expectations last year, despite Brexit uncertainty and ..

Eddie Stobart sales accelerate ahead of forecasts

Eddie Stobart Logistics saw sales race ahead last year as the road haulier was boosted by new contract wins.
The firm posted a 35% rise..

Bakkavor reports higher revenue despite weak consumer confidence

Bakkavor posted higher revenue for 2018 despite weak consumer confidence in the UK.
The provider of fresh prepared food said its tradin..

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Business

How to start a blog and make money in 2019

So you’ve decided 2019 will be the year you start a blog and make money from it, but you don’t know where to begin.

The truth about tax returns – and some of it, you won’t believe
Telling it like it is: Uncensored business podcast Secret Leaders is back with bigger, bolder interviews
How to budget on an unpredictable income
How can businesses create more sustainable events?
The top five financial trends UK SMEs should take note of in 2019
Cuddle office puppies, enjoy free snacks and indulge in a free massage at the Staples Happiness Pop-Up Experience in London on 21 January

Craig Unsworth who left the board at Ten Group where he oversaw the company’s £120 million IPO joins Business matters to tell us about Upgrade Pack, the company he co-founded to change the way that airline and hotel upgrades are managed.

Getting To Know You: Paul Parker

Retired footballer Paul Parker tells Business Matters who he admires and what defines his way of doing business

Marketing & Social Media

6 ways to remain social without engaging yourself too much

Marketing your business in the digital age

SEO resellers 101: 4 programs you should know about

Opinion

What happens if your businesses gender pay gap increases?

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Make small businesses big in Japan after Brexit
How technology drives ambition within a business
Greggs and goals and sausage rolls
Tech Predictions for 2019: what can business look forward to?

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Nucleus Commercial breaks £1BN barrier in SME lending

Nucleus Commercial Finance, one of UK’s largest providers of alternative finance to businesses has broken £1 billion barrier in SME lending

Fledglink app launched to help bridge education-to-employment gap for “Gen Z”

A game changing early careers mobile app – Fledglink – has launched in UK and ruffling feathers in online professional networking space

Goldman Sachs leads $8m Immersive Labs cyber security investment

Goldman Sachs’ Principal Strategic Investments group leads Series A round in company founded by ex GCHQ researcher

RBS buys stake in technology start-up Loot ahead of digital bank launch

Royal Bank of Scotland has acquired a 25% stake in a millennial-focused technology start-up as it rallies against new digital challenge..

Body Coach star Wicks backs Gousto as online meal kit firm secures more funds

Online meal kit company Gousto has signed up “The Body Coach” Joe Wicks as an investor as part of an £18 million fundraising to expand

VITHIT Launches in Australia predicting $4 million sales value in first 18 months ‘Down Under’

VITHIT, a mainstream player in the low-calorie drinks market; has launched in Australia. Predicting $4 million sales value in its first 18 months, VITHIT is being distributed across 700 Coles stores in the region.

US based CarGurus snaps up motoring website PistonHeads from Haymarket

CarGurus, a leading global automotive marketplace, and Haymarket Media Group, a specialist international media company, today announced they have signed an agreement for CarGurus to acquire used car motoring website PistonHeads.

Digital media owner Jungle Creations fuels US expansion with £3 million investment from Edge Investments

Jungle Creations, one of world’s most viewed companies on social media, has announced that it has raised £3 million in Series A funding round

On The Beach posts higher profits despite heatwave hit to demand

On The Beach has become the latest holiday provider to unveil a hit to demand as a result of the summer heatwave.

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Legal

How best to handle an allegation of sexual harassment in a company

Last year was a year of headlines for women’s rights with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements shining the spotlight on inequality and abuse.

Court of Appeal says Uber drivers are workers

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week in the ongoing employment status case brought against Uber by a group of London drivers.

How your business can avoid getting the sack from its gig economy workers

The ‘gig economy’ workforce is not only a great resource for businesses, but is an increasingly popular option for many.

The importance of maintaining cyber security in your business

As October marks Cyber Security Month, there’s no better time for small businesses to take a look at their handling of company data.

How to keep your business intact when divorce strikes

Matrimonial Consultant and Family Lawyer Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart shares her advice on how to aid business survival in the event of a marriage breakdown.

Business law — 5 awareness areas for SMEs

SMEs aren’t exempt from complying with a host of legal requirements — but a lack of resources and expertise means they might not be as cognizant as larger counterparts.

Louboutin wins trademark legal battle over red soles

Europe’s highest court has backed Christian Louboutin in its battle to protect its distinctive red soles.

The ICO debate

Breakthroughs are constantly open to criticism. Whether it’s a technological marvel or a new government policy, each new idea is put to the test and judged by the masses, and the authorities.

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Made in Britain

The British brands cutting through traditional industries

British brands aren’t afraid to be innovative. Throughout history, they have established themselves as industry leaders within a number of sectors internationally, from fashion to food and drink.

Made in Britain: Manasamitra

Manasamitra is a South Asian arts organisation delivering cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.

Made In Britain: Bertie Stephens, Flubit.com

Priding himself on being unconventional and doing things the ‘wrong way round’, Bertie Stephens and Flubit.com are on their to becoming one of the UK’s largest online marketplaces.

Made in Britain: The Haven Arms Pub

We talk to John Campbell, Landlord of the Haven Arms Pub in London to find out how the Governments Do More Online Campaign helped this local business.

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