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Why are some employers not paying their staff enough?

Charlie Mullins - Founder, Pimlico Plumbers

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

A business’ biggest asset is its workforce. So why are there still firms out there that aren’t paying their people what they are entitled to?

Why you can’t afford to ignore innovation in payment

Sean Blanks -

June 9, 2016October 8, 2018

As a small business you must give customers every opportunity to spend their money. Providing them with the easiest and most convenient methods to part with their hard earned cash will ultimately boost your bottom line.

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Why you can’t afford to ignore innovation in payment

Sean Blanks -

June 9, 2016May 4, 2020

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How to avoid getting caught out by the Bacs TLS switchover in June

Ed Adshead-Grant -

May 3, 2016August 22, 2016

With technology, regulation and compliance advancing at such a rapid pace, it's important that companies keep abreast of any change that is likely to impact business and, notably, the ability to process payments – both inbound and outbound.

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How to avoid getting caught out by the Bacs TLS switchover in June

Ed Adshead-Grant -

May 3, 2016August 22, 2016

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Stay on trend with the right type of tech

Raj Sond -

March 8, 2016October 8, 2018

Bartering, livestock, shells, gold, paper money, credit cards and smartphones are just a few of the ways we have transacted over the years. As civilisation has evolved, so too have these exchanges and with that, the technology.

The definitive business advent calendar: 8 December – The tip of the day is…

Shané Schutte - Deputy Editor, Real Business

December 8, 2015August 24, 2016

One of the most discussed topics in the last few months has centred around Pizza Express charging staff eight per cent of any tips they make.

Proposed laws on employment terminations could cost employers money

Barry Warne -

November 18, 2015September 17, 2018

Businesses who are considering redundancies or settlement agreements are urged to keep an eye on a consultation exercise about simplifying the tax and national insurance treatment of severance payments to employees.

eBay’s enduring legacy: Spearheading the concept of B2C ecommerce

Laurent Gibb -

September 16, 2015May 4, 2020

It’s 20 years this September since eBay first appeared online. In technology terms this makes the online auction site a bit of dinosaur, but its influence in ecommerce has been dramatic and profound, significantly shaping and driving forward the concept of online shopping and making it accessible to small businesses.

Three tips that could boost your bottom line this Rugby World Cup

Hannah Fitzsimons -

July 17, 2015August 26, 2016

With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching and an estimated economic impact of £2.2bn, there are plenty of ways businesses of all shapes and sizes can capitalise on this. Elavon's Hannah Fitzsimons advises on going contactless to avoid a scrum and why diversifying your payment options is a savvy move.