Business

Clifford Johnston & Co look at several recent reports in the press which highlight a new “Brexit effect”: job adverts that specify British workers only or directly exclude non-British applicants from the European Union (EU). Some of the evidence is anecdotal but the3million, an EU citizens’ campaign group, has gathered a dossier of examples. The organisation has taken its concerns to the Government Equality Office (GEO), which is now looking into the matter. Journalists from the Guardian newspaper contacted several...

Doing business well is one thing and being a great leader in business is another. A good business leader has skills and knowledge that can help him achieve business goals regardless of the situation he finds himself or his company in. Those interested in becoming good leaders in business should know that there are some tips that can help them. 1. Great communication skills A person that possesses excellent communication skills can expect to make progress in the world of...

Have you ever wondered how construction workers were able to reach those high heights with no visible signs of scaffolding used? Or perhaps you’ve walked past a construction site and noticed some large piece of machinery lifting people to reach tall heights, and you’re wondering what they probably are? Well, most often than not, you’re looking at a cherry-picker. Recently, those big pieces of machinery have found application in a variety of tasks, like from accessing over-head power lines to...

If you’ve spent any time as a buyer or seller on eBay, you’ll know the sinking feeling you get when you see something listed as ‘collection only’. For sellers, maybe you’ve decided not to list a large item in the knowledge that it won’t get as much attention as perhaps a listing a smaller item with the words FREE DELIVERY glaring at you will attract. When buying or selling anything larger than a parcel, it can be difficult to see...

Three-quarters of British office workers say their office environment has made them less productive, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 Brits found UK businesses could be losing millions because their offices aren’t ‘up to scratch'. One third said they have been left with “no alternative” but to take time off from work because their surroundings have directly affected their physical or mental wellbeing. Stale air and lack of airflow is the biggest concern for workers, followed by noisy co-workers and...

Engaging with bloggers and online influencers, especially as a brand, can do wonders to raise your profile and put your products, services and name in front of select, relevant audiences. SEO agency, every1 recently published their Blogger and Brands report which highlighted the sticking points bloggers and influencers have when working with brands and the steps that brands can take to help avoid this. The right influencer The report shows that 77% of collaboration rejections come from the brand simply...

A mum has launched a new taxi company that caters mostly for women - with only female drivers. Sade Agboola set up the firm in a bid to make women feel safer will getting a lift in a taxi late a night or on the school run. The only passengers that the all-female team of drivers at Annisa Cars will accept are women or children. The 35-year-old feels that as Uber's licence has not been renewed by Transport for London...

First off, before we move on, we must remind you that you should do your own due diligence before investing because that’s how investors get rich and avoid losing money. Having said this, you should start looking for investment opportunities for the next year, and this article will share with you the top 3 promising stocks that are expected to have an excellent performance in 2018. #1 – Xperi Corporation (XPER): The previous year was bright and prosperous for Xperi...

Finally, you've decided which niche to start your drop shipping business. You have chosen to venture into wholesale clothing, but you may be wondering what steps to take from here. In this post, we’re going to answer your questions and lay out the exact steps you can take to bring your business to life. But first a little background on drop shipping. Dropshipping is an eCommerce model that allows a seller sale products on their site without having to maintain...