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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easyHistory.info ) is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.

The awards will be open from 6 January 2025 for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later. The closing date for entries is 28 March 2025.

Businesses must have been registered at UK Companies House in the last five years since 2019, with accounts showing revenues of at least £200,000 per year.

Applicant entrepreneurs must be a director...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail industry in many ways. Retailers are leveraging AI to better understand customers, personalise recommendations, optimise supply chains, and expand their reach into new markets and demographics. Here are some of the ways AI is helping retailers broaden their market reach and, in turn, boost their profitability.

AI tools can analyse huge amounts of customer data from sources like web traffic, purchase history, social media, and more. This gives retailers deep insights into customer demographics ,...

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: South of England survey, compiled by S&P Global, indicated that recruitment difficulties in the South of England persisted through to December.

The downward trend in hiring activity was further exacerbated by the Autumn Budget, anecdotal evidence suggested, with some clients reportedly hesitant to recruit due to the impact of proposed changes to employers’ labour costs.

Coupled with an economic slowdown, this has resulted in a notable reduction in hiring of both permanent new hires and temporary workers. Furthermore, the...

Landscaping projects, whether for commercial properties or residential gardens, require a combination of skill, time, and the right tools. One of the most significant advances in the world of landscaping equipment is the mini excavator. These compact machines are transforming how landscapers approach tasks like trenching, grading, and soil movement, combining the precision needed for delicate projects with the efficiency required for larger tasks. With the growing demand for more versatile and efficient landscaping tools, mini excavators are gaining recognition as essential equipment for...