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Is working from home making you depressed?
Working from home, for many, has had its perks. There is no long commute and for many a better work-life balance. However, these perks...
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Nov 11, 20212 min read


5 ways to deal with work-related stress
There are plenty of reasons why you may feel stressed at work such as long hours, tight deadlines, changes within the organisation, fears...
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Nov 4, 20212 min read


5 ways to help new employees settle in quickly
Working for a new company can feel very overwhelming. New employees are bound to want to make the best impression, and your company...
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Oct 27, 20213 min read


Businesses who are changing the game
From unlimited holidays to giving over a salary of £50,000 for even the lowest-paid staff in their company, businesses all across the...
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Oct 20, 20212 min read


The Kickstart Scheme: what is it and how can it help your business?
As part of the Government’s efforts to stimulate economic growth in the aftermath of the pandemic, they have launched a jobs programme...
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Oct 13, 20212 min read


Hiring internally vs externally
When it comes to recruitment, businesses like yours should consider the pros and cons of upskilling your current staff or recruiting...
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Sep 29, 20212 min read


TikTok, Reddit, Tumblr, should my business be using these platforms?
Businesses now more than ever are using different platforms to promote their products and services. But what's the appeal of using some...
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Sep 24, 20213 min read


Loss of income, grants and Covid-19. Why you should start your self-assessment early in 2020?
2020 has been a tumultuous year for all sectors, especially when it comes to finances. There’s been a huge amount of uncertainty that has...
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Sep 23, 20212 min read


3 ways to improve your social media content
Employing social media for your business can be time consuming and sometimes not as rewarding as expected. It’s common to feel defeated...
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Aug 25, 20212 min read


The pros and cons of starting a business in 2021
Starting a business can be daunting! We know there’s no ‘perfect’ time to start a business, so we’ve built a list of pros and cons to...
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Aug 11, 20213 min read


Hiring vs outsourcing – which is right for me?
Outsourcing pro: focussed specialists Generally, outsourcing companies will have teams specialised in each business function they cover....
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Jul 7, 20212 min read


Easy ways to make your business more eco-friendly
Stalling on making your business eco-friendly is no longer viable. Market research shows that consumers are more considerate of...
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Jul 2, 20212 min read


How much do you really know about your employees?
Your employees are the engine that keep your business running, absolutely essential to the day-to-day and long-term health and viability...
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Jun 30, 20212 min read


minc utilises Kickstart Scheme to help develop young professionals
It’s been a difficult 18 months for many people, with job cuts across the country due to the impact of the pandemic. Young people have...
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May 26, 20212 min read


Top tips to increase working from home productivity
We all know the feeling. Another day and the alarm goes off, you feel tired, less motivated and energised. Even though this time is a...
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May 19, 20213 min read
Five free pieces of software that can help your business
When you operate a small to medium-sized business, it can be difficult to pay the upfront costs you need to get started or expand. Often...
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May 12, 20212 min read


Simple methods to increase your engagement on social media
The most important thing to do when you are trying to boost engagement on social media is to add value to your audience. We are all...
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Apr 21, 20214 min read


How can small businesses maximise staff training?
For many larger businesses, the implementation and completion of employee training can often seem like a tick boxing exercise and...
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Apr 14, 20214 min read


The economic case for reskilling staff
Many businesses are reluctant to implement reskilling and training for their employees or do so in a way that isn’t strategic and...
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Apr 7, 20214 min read


Long term L&D planning: how to build a comprehensive L&D strategy
Like most other areas of work, learning and development has seen a sea change in the past decade brought about by technology. L&D teams...
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
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