There are several factors employers must think about the next time they consider giving a gift to someone at work. more»

A growing returns culture could start to see small ecommerce businesses fold this year, as new research finds half of consumers expect retailers to foot the postage bill for all unwanted goods. more»

Talk to select friends about how you really feel about going back to work, and what the Christmas and New Year period were like for you. more»

Even after Take Back Tuesday on 2 January – when UK return volumes doubled that of a normal working day – gift returns cause by failed Christmas deliveries will still cost retailers hundreds of millions of pounds. more»

21 December will mark Panic Thursday – the day when Christmas shoppers traditionally abandon online purchases in favour of bricks and mortar shops. more»

Some 24 per cent of small UK company owners will miss Christmas Day celebrations this year due to business commitments and work load. more»

Some 42 per cent of online shoppers spent more than £300 with a retailer who failed to deliver their items on time. more»

With the festive season in full swing, the airwaves are filled with an array of heartwarming, Christmas advertisements from some of the UK’s biggest firms. But, are there any hidden business tips amongst the tinsel? more»

Taking periodic time-out is incredibly important, not just for some well-deserved rest, but also to gain some breathing space to reflect on your year’s performance. more»

Amongst the local councils which haven’t yet offered rates relief to any of their constituent business owners are those with some of the largest rates relief allocations. more»