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Why social entrepreneurs need solid commercial foundations to succeed

Humanitarian aims are all well and good, but won’t get you anywhere without solid commercial foundations, says Peter Finnie, IP expert and managing partner at Gill Jennings & Every.

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How to beat the UK hospitality sector’s biggest growth killers

Innovative operators are constantly finding ways to beat "growth killers" and keep the momentum up. Here are five top tips for hospitality operators looking to turn operational burdens into growth opportunities. Livingbridge's Steve Cordiner writes.

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How viable is the UK pharmaceuticals market for Amazon?

Amazon is eyeing up a lucrative new sector, the multi-billion pound pharmacy industry. But the UK medicines market might leave Amazon with a nasty taste in its mouth, warns ParcelHero's David Jinks.

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Why London’s competitiveness depends on diverse management teams

New research reveals that businesses with diverse management teams attract more funding in London. It also highlights why diversity is key for London in retaining its position as a global business hub.

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Brexit and the currency market: everything to watch for

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6 pitfalls of software roll outs to avoid

Launching products and services usually hinges on having exceptional digital resources, but software rollouts aren't always smooth sailing. Nick Thompson, MD of DCSL Software discussing six pitfalls of software roll outs, and how to rectify them.

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How to invest money in your business

Whether you are a newfound business or a pre-existing establishment, the following guidance on how to best invest your money is something to consider.

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What would ethnicity pay gap reporting mean for your business?

The Lib Dems have called on employers to report on their ethnicity pay gap to level the playing field for traditionally disadvantaged segments of corporate Britain. Peninsula's Kate Palmer explains the implications on businesses.

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How to invest money in your business

Whether you are a newfound business or a pre-existing establishment, the following guidance on how to best invest your money is something to consider.

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What would ethnicity pay gap reporting mean for your business?

The Lib Dems have called on employers to report on their ethnicity pay gap to level the playing field for traditionally disadvantaged segments of corporate Britain. Peninsula's Kate Palmer explains the implications on businesses.

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What if your last succession hope makes a career change?

Succession planning is tricky business, but what happens when your last hope for succession decides he or she wants a career change? Shakespeare Martineau's Duncan James writes.

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The true cost of travel delays to UK businesses

Can you really afford not to claim for delay travel compensation? Viaqqio MD, Dr Steve Cassidy explains.

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Is your tech start-up in the wrong London location? 

A new study from recruitment firm Talentful looks into the best boroughs in London for tech start-ups to make it through the early stages intact.

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Mastering disaster: Do you have a contingency plan?

Jo Gibson, operations director at First Capital Cashflow, explains the importance of businesses having contingency plans in place to mitigate against unforeseen disasters that have the potential to disrupt essential business activity, particularly when it comes to payment processing.