Business & Industry

How influencers can boost their online authority

For startups and fresh businesses that have yet to establish brand authority, the right digital marketing strategies make a huge impact, and so is collaborating with a reputable online influencer.

Influencer marketing is a huge industry and is currently worth billions. Companies find that this simple collaboration rakes in a lot of advantages in terms of generating leads and driving...

A guide to aggregates: Supply and delivery

Are you planning to renovate your house or start a large-scale construction project? If so you've probably realised that you need to invest in key materials like sand, gravel and so on. These raw materials are what we call construction aggregates, and if you want to buy them in bulk you need to get them from an aggregate supplier.

However, before you go out of your way to look for...

Tips for starting your own catering business

Starting your own business is an exciting leap. Not only do you get to be your own boss, but you’ll likely be setting up something that you’re passionate about. Catering is an especially in-demand business (pandemic aside) as there are no shortages of events and meetings that require catered food. If you’re interested in setting up your own catering business, below are a few tips to get you...

How to Start a Career in SEO and Digital Marketing

SEO and digital marketing have been experiencing tremendous growth over the past couple of years, which means that skilled professionals in these fields are always in high demand.

More and more companies, including small businesses, are tapping into the power of digital marketing and SEO in order to promote their products and services on the internet. Given that the pandemic has...

 There is a clear preference for a hybrid of working partially at home and from the office

Almost half would consider quitting their job if forced back to the office full time

The great return to the office is on the horizon and getting closer, with all social restrictions set to end on 21st June. However, while a reunion with colleagues might be welcome, a full time return to the physical workplace is enough to actually put people off their jobs. According to new research* by flatsharing site SpareRoom, one in two (46%) 18-40 year olds will consider quitting their...

How to Keep Your Start-up on the Right Financial Path

How to keep your start-up on the right financial path

If you are new to the business game and have recently embarked on your journey of operating a start-up, it is important that you do not neglect your financial health, especially in the early phases. This article aims to give you practical advice on how to effectively manage the finances of your start-up in order to keep it on the right financial path.

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A mixture of FOMO and fear of job losses could result in a greater demand to return to an office

FOMO will drive a return to office working

Far more people will return to office working than expected because of a new work-related form of FOMO (fear of missing out) or FOBO (fear of being overlooked.)

That is according to the owner of one pan-UK training company who also fears that, in addition to this specific anxiety, remote working will also result in a jobs drain from the UK as companies recruit in countries with lower...

How bulk bag Filling Systems Fit into Industry 4.0

Upgrading your manufacturing facility to integrate Industry 4.0 equipment is no longer just a move for a competitive advantage. Today, upgrading equipment and implementing technology is necessary to survive in a competitive manufacturing environment. For consumer products manufacturers, bulk bag filling systems are one of the primary Industry 4.0 tools used to optimize production output....

Two million people have started a side project during lockdown.

Nearly 2 million people have started a side project during lockdown

Virgin StartUp releases new research to celebrate funding its 4,000th founder. Virgin’s not-for-profit entrepreneurial hub reveals that one in three (33%) Brits dream of becoming an entrepreneur and would like to set up their own business.

According to the study, approximately two million (5%) people have started a side project during lockdown.(1) A further one in four (24%) said...

Google searches for ‘how to manage stress at work’ have been on the rise

Employees in This Industry Are Most Likely to be Stressed

Google searches for ‘how to manage stress at work’ rising by 40% in the past few weeks in the UK* TheKnowledgeAcademy.com set out to find which industry sector is most likely to be stressed due to two common factors that lead to stress: being underpaid and overworked. Here are the results:

Which industry is most likely to have stressed workers?

Education is the industry most...

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