2024 is here, and with it comes the obligation of New Year’s resolutions. According to a recent survey by Forbes, 62% of Americans feel pressured to set resolutions, and 34% of those respondents said their goal was to lose weight. There’s nothing wrong with setting goals to improve health. However, weight loss-only focused plans are typically the worst route you can go, and we have Dr Granados, weight loss expert from Sanctuary Wellness Institute to explain why. Fading Motivation Post-Hype New Year’s resolutions are exciting, and having everyone around you set goals often gives people the motivation they need. The…
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An award-winning businessman, written off as a ‘no-hoper’ at school, has extended a £100,000 grant scheme for youngsters blighted by the Grenfell Tower disaster. Jamie Fraser, who built up the £75 million InterEx recruitment business from scratch, has established an entrepreneur programme aimed at those who have struggled with mainstream education since the tragic fire. He originally launched the fund for students of Morley College, which is located in the shadow of Grenfell. Now he has decided to expand the scheme to all residents of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, one of the most deprived areas in the country…
Located in the heart of Mayfair, Dartmouth House is a richly historic building functioning as a meetings and events venue. In June 2023, the House launched its membership, giving interdisciplinary professionals an exclusive base to enjoy a high-quality meal and drinks with friends or work in a tranquil, focused environment. Members of the House enjoy exclusive open access to Dartmouth House’s Grade II-listed Georgian building, which features a bar, lounge and unique marble courtyard. This includes the opportunity to experience F&B offerings like intimate made-in-house meals and afternoon tea in the House’s quintessential British dining room or cocktails in its…
Why employers need to rethink seasonal worker payroll The retail sector could be at risk unless employers adopt Earned Wage Access (EWA) – or Pay-on-Demand – to ensure seasonal staff are paid before Christmas. That’s according to experts in pay and payroll processes, CloudPay. The leading global payroll provider has highlighted data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) which shows a marked increase in hiring in the latter weeks of October which would normally occur earlier in the year to support Christmas plans. This suggests that firms have delayed seasonal hiring this year as economic uncertainty prevails. CloudPay warns…
Ellwood Atfield – Europe’s largest team of specialist head-hunters and experts in communications and advocacy hiring – has become fully employee owned, a strategic decision to support future sustainable growth plans. In an announcement the brand revealed that it had finalised the deal which will see its staff have a greater stake in the firm and its success. In a move that has been in the pipeline for the last three years, the news is underpinned by leadership changes, with Jules Shelley being promoted to Chief Executive and Gavin Ellwood moving into a new role as Executive Chair, following Ben…
Volocopter, the pioneer of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), recently joined the conversation on decarbonization at the COP28 – UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event is the world’s most prominent climate summit and gathers thousands of entities to work toward a common goal of finding sustainable solutions to decarbonize and maintain the Earth’s temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Volocopter made history as the first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to participate in the conference, promoting its safe, sustainable, and quiet electric aircraft solutions. With over ten years of development experience, the company has been…
New analysis has revealed the top UK cities for start-up businesses in 2023 – and the results may be surprising. In spite of the cost-of-living crisis affecting families and businesses, the tenacity of entrepreneurs across the UK in 2023 has proved that there still very much has an appetite for new enterprises. From home-grown ventures to side hustle start-ups, mumpreneurs to Dragon’s Den, there’s no doubt that we’re a nation of entrepreneurism – and this trend looks set to continue. New data collected by business finance specialists BusinessFinancing.co.uk has found that several UK locations have seen a boom in new businesses over…
All newly installed heating systems should use 65% renewable energy in future – in many cases, the best solution is a hybrid system with a heat pump. However, not every property owner can retrofit these as quickly as they would like. That’s why BRÖTJE has developed Kit 65, an interface that makes new gas condensing boilers hybrid-capable simply, quickly and cost-effectively and prepares them for the integration of a heat pump. “We want a heat pump to be installed in every home in Germany – but we need an interim solution for those homes that are not yet prepared for…
As the last page of the calendar turns, we find ourselves at the threshold of a new year. It’s a time that universally symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. For business owners, this period of reflection and forward-thinking holds a special significance. It’s an opportunity to set New Year’s resolutions – not just personal aspirations but powerful commitments that can propel businesses forward into a year of growth and success. Reflecting on the Year That Was Before we chart a course for the future, it’s important to reflect on the past. The previous year, with all its highs and lows,…
Research suggests second year of owning a smartphone is the best time to cash in According to 4gadgets’ Smartphone Index, second year of owning your mobile phone would be the best time to trade it in to get the most money for it. By analysing launch prices of Apple’s and Samsung’s most popular models, how much they’d cost if they launched in 2023, what to expect to recoup if you sold them in today’s market and how much mobile phone prices have risen relative to average UK salaries, 4gadgets has been able to determine how well they hold their value as…