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The Key to Productivity and Happiness
Productivity is considered a philosophy of life and a state of mind and being productive on a daily basis has a multitude of benefits. One of the most notable being a reduction in stress levels. When you are less stressed, your body can release more of the DOSE chemicals. These are the chemicals that create our happiness and leave us in a good mood.
All You Need to Know About Plastic Packaging Tax
The UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into force on 1 April 2022. Businesses producing or importing packaging made of mostly virgin plastics (i.e., if less than 30% of the plastic is recycled) will be required to pay PPT of GBP200 (US$260) per tonne.
How to Detect HMRC Tax Refund Scams
HMRC will never ask for personal information such as your name, address, date of birth, bank or credit card details in an email or text message for tax rebates, personal or payment information, or tax refunds.
Sri Lanka’s Hyperinflation
Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean and lies southeast of India. The country is known for its vast plains and impressive mountain tops, tea plantations, and beautiful temples. The island was formerly known as Ceylon, a name which is still used for the tea that comes from Sri Lanka.
How to Live Your Best Life With a 9-5 Job
Since the pandemic our expectations have changed when it comes to our free time and hobbies. We were dropped into a world where many of us stopped working altogether and others were forced to work from home for a long period of time. This gave us all more time for ourselves and our hobbies – something many people have longed for since returning to the office. But, all is not lost! Below are some tips on how to maximise your free time and cater your day to your needs.
How Can You Prepare Your Business to Face the Upcoming Battles of 2022?
The majority of the UK businesses expect the Russian invasion of Ukraine to result in lower sales and a growing proportion say rising energy and input prices are prompting them to curb their investment plans, according to official data published on Thursday. Of the nearly 3,000 companies interviewed for a Bank of England survey in March, 48 per cent said they expected the Russia-Ukraine war to hinder their year-ahead performance, with an average impact of 3 per cent lower sales. More than one in four businesses are also worried about rising input costs and a similar proportion is concerned about higher energy prices, sharply up from February, March data published by the Office for National Statistics showed on Thursday.
Too Much Space, Not Enough Mobility?
The unemployment rate fell to 3.7% between January and March, its lowest for almost 50 years, as job openings rose to a new high of 1.3 million. Read here to find out more about unemployment and inflation levels!
Perfectly Poised for a Place of Practical Principles
Are you one of 80% of workers that said that their values aligned with their workplaces, or one of the 57% of workers who said it was important that they did?
This article is designed to help you!
Tips on Operating Your Business With a Virtual office
Considering a virtual office but need some guidance on how to maximise its benefits? This blog has been designed to help you navigate your virtual office!
How Can a Virtual Office Help Your Business?
As a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the way we work and the way we view work has changed dramatically over the last two years. Many offices have resorted to completely redefining and restructuring their approach to work and running a business. However, one thing that the pandemic has highlighted is the undeniable benefits of having a virtual office.
What’s Happening to My Wages?
National Minimum Wage rates are due to increase in line with inflation, as the cost of living continues to soar. Workers across the country will soon be receiving a raise in their hourly wage, but when will this come into effect? Read here to find out more!
Pinch the Penny to Save the Pound
The UK is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the cost of living, particularly in the cost of fuel and energy. Here are some resources to help you plan -and cope- with the changes that life throws at our wallet and hopefully lighten the load. Click here to find out more!