A new survey from Vistage claims that work-life balance is the biggest challenge facing what it refers to as scaleup business leaders in the UK. Defined as a business with an average annualised return of at least 20 percent in the last three years – and with a minimum of …
With the rise of both cloud-based technology and the worldwide gig economy, the last ten years of the 21st century have seen some near-revolutionary changes in workplace practice. Entrepreneurs everywhere have been more than happy to make use of these developments, taking advantage of the new business models these changes …
Almost half of companies (45 percent) still believe that an attractive salary and package is what motivates their workforce, despite the fact that employees cite ‘soft benefits’ such a flexi-working, work-life balance, and ‘being valued’ as key to feeling fulfilled in their job role. The findings come from recent research …
Remember the time when hovering and clicking using the mouse were the most used triggers for interaction with a website or mobile app? Forget about those days. The game changed when Apple introduced the first fully touchscreen smartphone in 2007. Since that time gestures have become the new clicks, and …
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March 2019 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Ajax. Sort of. The first implementation of XMLHttpRequest shipped in 1999 as an IE5.0 ActiveX component (don’t ask). Before then, there had been ways to pull data from a server without a full-page refresh, but they often relied on clunky techniques such as …
Employee absenteeism is a problem for every business and can cause heavy costs for employers. Getting 100% attendance from all of your employees is of course not possible. However, knowing how to deal with this problem and how to prevent employee absenteeism can reduce the impact of it on your …
Abbyy has been around for a long time helping companies with scanning and workflow tools, but like many older vendors it has been looking for ways to extend its traditional business model. One way to do that is by teaming up with robotics process automation companies like UIPath. Today, the …
When it comes to Samsung 4K TVs, one letter makes all the difference. Yes, there are plenty of LEDs to choose from, but if you consider yourself a true Samsung fan, the QLEDs are what you want. SEE ALSO: Love Alfred Hitchcock? Save $40 on this massive Blu-ray collection via …
You’ve had a long day. You and Joe Rogan smoked some weed, then you tweeted a bit, and now the SEC wants $20 million. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk has to pay $20 million to settle with the S.E.C. It’s time to relax. Sit back in your underground tunnel, and pour …
Bluetooth wireless technology is clearly the most convenient choice when you need sort-range connectivity and communication between different electronic devices without the hassle of wires and cables. It is a standard technology that is widely available all over the world. It is simple to use because a driver doesn’t need …
Being a freelancer means being responsible for all aspects of your business. But busy schedules tend to force us to concentrate on the here and now. When you’re working on a tight deadline, who has time to look at the bigger picture? The problem is that, if you never think …
Every year when autumn approaches I get a hankering for a makeover. Yes, that means I want to get a new haircut and buy tall boots and new scarves. But it also means I want to dress up my websites. How does one dress up a website, you ask? It’s …
Last year we saw businesses reporting their gender pay gap, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect, speculation on how Brexit will impact jobs and further impact on how technology is changing the way we work. Looking forward to the year ahead, Gartner has pulled together a fresh set of …
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Concerted action is needed from national and local politicians, businesses and education providers to improve educational opportunities in all cities, from early years to schools and adult learning. This is according to a major report from the think tank Centre for Cities. It examines how automation and globalisation are transforming the skills …
Inspiration can be found anywhere when you’re feeling pumped-up and ready for a change – but if you live in the same building you work, it’s difficult to see anything with fresh eyes. That’s because when we see the same things all day, every day, it becomes easy to take …
President Donald Trump’s looming trade war with China ratcheted up so quickly you might have missed it. Over the weekend, Trump engaged in a back-and-forth with the country that ultimately led him to threaten tariffs on $450 billion of Chinese imports. “We have to,” Trump told reporters Friday. “We’ve been …
Forensic accountants are qualified to analyze, interpret, and present complex economic financial related issues in an comprehensible and well supported way. Also referred to as forensic auditors, they give expert evidence at the eventual trial. Forensic accountants are usually assigned by the forensic accounting division. This is a public accounting …
While some people count down the days until Christmas, Jen Smith’s calendar revolves around Halloween and Mother’s Day. It’s not because she’s obsessed with trick-or-treating or brunching with her mom — October and May are the busiest times of the year for her online T-shirt business. Smith, a 29-year-old who …
Running a website or a blog does not have to be a side interest. The fact is that you can make a living off of your site, as long as you’re willing to put in the effort. This is possible through affiliate marketing, which is one of the easiest and …
Are you ready to scale up your business? If you’ve been in business for more than a year or two, chances are you have a steady stream of customers and you’re starting to see profits. While the two can be a good sign that it might be time to scale, …
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Optimizely has grown to be one of the major A/B testing tools. It’s suitable for companies of all sizes — from startups and small businesses to major corporations. Optimizely’s tools and integrations allow anyone to quickly learn more about their audience and experiment with design and content changes non-destructively through …
It’s been just over a year since Instagress had been shut down. I know, the heartbreak still feels fresh. It was hands-down one of the best automation tools of its kind and will be sorely missed. However, what is done is done. It’s time to wipe away the tears and …
The best eCommerce companies I know are on a quest to constantly improve conversion rates. Every lift in conversion rates means more money for product development, or traffic to grow your brand or just more money for your pocket. On this episode I interview Jon MacDonald, CEO of …
Three months ago, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, gave birth to her daughter Neve while running a country. Now, Ardern and baby Neve are making history at the UN general assembly. SEE ALSO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is putting children first On Sept. 24, Ardern brought Neve …
SEO is far from easy. You’re essentially trying to figure out an algorithm that has not been made public and that everyone has different views on. We all know what Google wants and we all have an idea of how to provide it, but there are things that won’t always …
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Amazon today introduced about a dozen different devices, including a new Echo Dot and Echo Show, as well as several new features such as Alexa Guard, which sends users notifications when their Echo smart speakers hear the sound of breaking glass or a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm. “Say ‘Alexa, …
