Business

Keeping the office clean is easier said than done. You have so many employees working throughout the day that it can be challenging to implement the ground rules when it comes to strict cleanliness. This is one reason why office cleaning services prove to be an excellent investment. Maintaining office cleanliness leads to happier employees and improved workplace efficiency. But how do you plan an office clean in the first place? To help you get started, here are some tips...

Having an excellent business plan may not guarantee successes and fruitful endeavours. But for budding entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, a good business plan can drastically increase the chances of success. We’ve seen it before, shaking hopefuls stepping into the Dragons Den with dreams of hitting big and bagging an investment and a much needed Dragon based on what they perceive to be investable ideas. Only to then have it all come crashing down because they’re business plans are flawed or...

Not everyone has the courage to quit their job only to launch a startup of their own, and yet, we see more and more people saying goodbye to their cushy jobs to start working for something that they are actually passionate about. However, as inspiring and optimistic this is, the budding entrepreneurs of today’s era do face all kinds of challenges. A major one among them is cash flow management. When your business is new, then the expenses are usually...

Whether as a perk or a way to accommodate employee desires to work remotely,company-issued mobile phones and laptops are becoming increasingly commonplace.These are often provided at considerable cost to a business—£270 per employee per month, according to one study—yet only 11% of businesses take more than one basic measure to protect their mobile networks. A recent study has shown that corporate data breaches, made all the more easy by the widespread use of company mobile phones, cost businesses nearly £6.1...

Is it a good time to set up shop in the UK? Despite popular belief, the answer seems to be a resounding “yes” – that is, if you’re a digital merchant. When it comes to localised ecommerce, the current state of the UK is indicative of shopping trends worldwide. The recent decline in UK retail sales spells worry for brick-and-mortar shops, especially high-end retailers who’ve become synonymous with London’s bustling shopping scene. Coupled with the fact that 51% of UK...

Since early 2018, the U.S.  international trade policy has focused on increasing tariffs for many goods that are imported into the country. This new plan has shaken the foundations of international trade, and many people are wondering what effect tariffs and trade wars will have on international shipping. Some economists claim that consumers will be more inclined to purchase U.S.-made goods when imposing tariffs on foreign imports, but other experts are skeptical. Another goal to reach with this strategy is...

It’s no secret that the fashion market as we know it is becoming saturated with high street retailers and it’s a trend that independent brands are quickly being swallowed by. Stunning styles were going unnoticed, amazing accessories went unworn and even killer heels were being left to gather dust in store rooms, overshadowed by the big brands and huge names we’re so used to seeing around as today – but things are starting to change. In fact, from as early...

A recent report from CB Insights explored the global fintech sector for the third quarter of 2018, looking at emerging trends and investments across all relevant industry sectors. The results showed a mixed bag, with some areas seeing record investment and others experiencing a decrease in funding compared to either the previous quarter or the same quarter of the previous year. Advancements in fintech are followed closely by business people such as Matthew Ledvina, director for a London-based fintech company...

London is a thriving hub for businesses both small and large. With a vast, diverse population and a quickly evolving market, there are many opportunities for a unique business idea to gain traction in the UK’s capital city. But with plenty of opportunities comes plenty of competition. One needs to have certain entrepreneurial skills and know-how to come out on top. Knowing how to take the next step on your journey through the rough landscape of the business world is...