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Why addressing the gender pay gap should be a national priority

Chris Rowley, professor of human resource management at Cass Business School explains why the gender pay gap can threaten Britain's competitiveness.

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Internet of Things: Amazon priming us to never leave the house

With the launch of Amazon's foray into the Internet of Things through its WiFi enabled on-demand automatic delivery service, Ran Berger, CEO of Flat Rock Technology explores the scope for new technology in other areas of our daily lives.

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Six ways to spot money laundering in your business

EU legislation continues to target money laundering and terrorism financing. Corporate crime expert Aziz Rahman explains why these tough new laws should act as a “wake-up call” for finance professionals. Here's an action plan to help you spot signs of money laundering.

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Why innovations fail most of the time

An overview of why we fail and why that matters

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This rule change offers the biggest opportunity for growth businesses

Recent VCT rule changes present high-growth businesses with enhanced prospects of securing growth finance investment. Bill Nixon, managing partner at Maven Capital Partners, explains the new rules and outlines what early-stage businesses need to do to make the most of this opportunity

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Too creative to be an engineer?

With a national emphasis on finding and developing talent in science, technology and mathematics, Liam Hayes looks at the most common stereotypes facing engineers today,

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An open letter to Margot James

What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list|What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list

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Propelling banking into the digital age

Big data analytics may be the best bet for UK banks in their aggressive pursuit of appealing to the smartphone generation, writes Hello Soda CEO James Blake.

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An open letter to Margot James

What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list|What would you want to see done differently under small business minister Margot James' leadership and the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS? Here's a short wish-list

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Propelling banking into the digital age

Big data analytics may be the best bet for UK banks in their aggressive pursuit of appealing to the smartphone generation, writes Hello Soda CEO James Blake.

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What would a Brexit  mean?

Jeremy Cook, chief economist at FinTech forex company World First, postulates of a post-Brexit world.

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Beware the start-up bubble

​​Silicon Valley investors may dismiss the idea of a 'tech bubble', let alone of it bursting, but according to entrepreneur and investor Leon Emirali, today’s market conditions mirror those of the dot-com bubble.

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Is Osborne right on Brexit and Property?

In a bid to sway voters, George Osborne projected that property prices will be significantly dampened by a UK vote to leave the EU. Naomi Heaton, CEO of LCP, examines the validity of the Chancellor's prediction |In a bid to sway voters, George Osborne projected that property prices will be significantly dampened by a UK vote to leave the EU. Naomi Heaton, CEO of LCP, examines the validity of the Chancellor's prediction 

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Brexit: The pros and cons for SMEs

It is impossible to know what the real impact of Brexit will be without it taking place, but Richard Pepler, CEO of HH Cashflow Finance who also sits on the advisory board of the Development Bank for Wales, outlines the potential pros and cons for SMEs|It is impossible to know what the real impact of Brexit will be without it taking place, but Richard Pepler, CEO of HH Cashflow Finance who also sits on the advisory board of the Development Bank for Wales, outlines the potential pros and cons for SMEs