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India, Philippines, Colombia and the UAE Present Surprising E-commerce Growth

July 25, 2018

India (27%), Philippines (51%), Colombia (45%) the UAE (33%) and China (27%) are some of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in terms of percentage growth, according to the latest worldwide study by PPRO Group, the international electronic payment specialists. Perhaps not surprisingly, 40% of the world’s e-commerce sales are made in China, so British retailers […]

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How Do You Encourage Happiness in the Workplace?

July 25, 2018

Are the British public happy with their work life? Apparently not, according to research by the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF). The data found that nearly half of the respondents wanted to change jobs and more than 20% were hoping to be in a different role in the next 12 months. It was […]

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Are Unlimited Holidays a Good Workplace Incentive?

July 24, 2018

Employee satisfaction and retention is key for any business – unhappy employees are unlikely to give their 100%, and a high staff turnover causes disruption and costs a company money. According to Glassdoor’s 2015 Employment Confidence Survey, about 60% of people report that benefits and perks are a major factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. For that […]

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Getting Noticed: How E-commerce Sites Can Become Absolutely Irresistible This Summer

July 24, 2018

As the heatwave continues unabated, there are encouraging signs that the sizzling summer will continue for brands and retailers in the UK, particularly those involved in e-commerce. Below Angel Maldonado, Founder at EmpathyBroker, discusses with CEO Today the irresistibility of e-commerce sites under the hot sun. In May, we saw a 11.9% increase in online […]

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The Perks of Paperless Processes

July 23, 2018

Businesses are more conscious than ever of their impact on the environment. And with studies estimating an annual spend for companies of around $8 billion a year to manage their paper usage, digital alternatives are looking more and more appealing. So, what are the benefits of ditching paper processes in favour of digital replacements? Maplewave, […]

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Businesses Show Signs of Distress as Brexit Uncertainty Continues

July 23, 2018

The number of failures of UK companies has risen 30.0% to 4,827 in the second quarter of the year, compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest figures from Creditsafe’s Watchdog Report. The quarterly Watchdog report, which analyses financial data across 12 UK business sectors, showed that high profile high street […]

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The Rocket Man Giving SpaceX a Run for Its Money

July 23, 2018

Peter Beck is the real life rocket man. He loves rockets so much that he started Rocket Lab, a space startup specializing in lightweight, cost-effective commercial launch services. His goal is to make launching rockets into orbit as common as picking up your mail, and he’s making progress.

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Here’s Why Brands Should Capitalise on Brexit

July 20, 2018

For most companies Brexit is an impending burden on business and operations, but Sven Hughes, CEO and Founder of Verbalisation, believes brands should have a positive outlook on what’s ahead and capitalise on the opportunities presented. Brexit is back on the agenda. The internal political turmoil in Theresa May’s cabinet has rocked the government. The […]

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Why 2018 is Not the Peak Year for Business Exhibitions

July 20, 2018

Business exhibitions remain a hugely value asset to any marketing plan. Here, Aaron Inglethorpe of Discount Displays explains for CEO Today why investment in exhibitions is only set to grow in response to clearer trackability and more integrated campaign strategies. In a report back in 2016, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR)’s 2016 Index […]

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Family Businesses: How to Grow Stronger & Greater

July 19, 2018

Homes have arguments and laughter, competition and teamwork, but love and care is usually at the foundation. Having a family-run business is similar, except not everyone is your family and there’s serious work to be done. Here CEO Today hears from Guy Perry, Managing Director at A Perry & Co., on family business growth and […]

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Mental Health Misconceptions Cause 1 in 4 Employees to Delay Getting Help

July 19, 2018

The majority of UK employees struggle to identify symptoms of common mental health conditions, resulting in treatment delays for millions of workers. The study from Bupa examined employees’ understanding of key psychological and behavioural symptoms of six of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the UK, as well as identifying widely-held misconceptions. Industry figures […]

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10 Ways Businesses Rode the World Cup Wave

July 18, 2018

Being one of the world’s biggest sporting events, on a par with the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup invites 32 nations to compete across the globe. This in turn leads to a global viewership that is targeted for mass marketing by thousands of companies worldwide. Some with big pots of money jump in to officially […]

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