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Nestlé hate campaign on Facebook

For a lesson in how NOT to use social media, look no further than Nestlé. The packaged-food firm's Facebook page, which has 90,967 fans, has been blitzed with criticism from fuming consumers, complaining about the brand’s unethical use of palm oil products. And Nestlé’s moderators have only fanned the flames.

Published 1 hour ago by Kate Pritchard in Sales & Marketing.

DFS sale could net Kirkham a tidy sum

Lord Kirkham could be in line to receive a solid wad of cash very soon, as private equity firms circle around DFS, his furniture chain.

Published 5 hours ago by Jason Hesse in Finance & Banking.

How to pick a non-executive director

Very few entrepreneurs have cracked the challenge of how to find the perfect non-executive director – at a price they can afford. Jo Clarkson of The Alternative Board shares her tips.

Published 7 hours ago by Jo Clarkson in Leadership.

How to increase traffic to your website

Tips to become a top player. If you're starting out in the world of internet writing and not quite hitting the traffic figures you want, read our "how to" guide on increasing traffic to your website.

Published 9 hours ago by Dean Faulkner in How To Guides.

Bannatyne attacks Caan over non-dom status

Have the Dragons fallen out with each other? Duncan Bannatyne has had a public dig at fellow Dragon James Caan over his tax status, calling the situation “unfair”.

Published 1 day ago by Jason Hesse in Leadership.

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Matthew Rock

By Matthew Rock.

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