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Equal Pay Day 2019 is here: Workhuman survey reveals possible causes of, and solutions to the UK’s pay gap problem 0
- Business News, Finance, News, People
- 14th November 2019
This Thursday – the 14th November – is ‘Equal Pay Day’ in the UK. From this day until the end of the year, British women will effectively be working for free, reflecting the gap in pay between the country’s male and female workers.
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5 Reasons Why SME’s Should Provide Business Life Insurance 0
- Business Advice, Finance, People
- 28th October 2019
Charlie Cousins, Director of Hooray Health & Protection talks to us about the Business Life Insurance market and why employers that aren’t providing it are missing out.
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SMEs underserved and overcharged: A history of neglect 0
- Business News, Finance, News, People
- 23rd October 2019
Despite the obvious benefits SMEs contribute to the UK economy, historically they have been underserved and overcharged especially in relation to foreign exchange payments. New research by the European Central Bank found that traditional financial service providers, across Europe, earn hundreds of millions of euros a year by overcharging on foreign exchange services to small corporate customers.
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What is Asset Finance and How Could it Benefit Your Business?0
- Business Advice, Finance
- 23rd October 2019
If you have had trouble securing a loan from the bank, you’re not alone. It is becoming harder to obtain a traditional form of funding as many banking institutes seem reluctant to offer affordable loans to small businesses. All is not lost, though, as it might be time to consider asset financing to get what your business needs.
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Growth in UK SMEs Borrowing Slowed in August 0
- Business News, Finance
- 22nd October 2019
SMEs represent 99% of all businesses operating in the UK and their financial health determines the growth and sustainability of the nation. Given the endless political and economic uncertainty it is hardly surprising that SMEs are exercising caution.
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Meet the Fitness YouTubers Cashing in more than $800K a Month 0
- Business News, Finance, People, Technology
- 14th October 2019
With the potential to earn up to $3million playing video games, it’s no surprise people are turning to digital media to make a living. So what about fitness? How much can the world’s biggest fitness personalities earn online?
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