Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is perpetuating the belief that pampered footballers are incapable of taking care of themselves. The Daily Mail reports that he’s seeking an ‘executive personal assistant’ whose tasks will include, among other things, choosing his clothes, paying his bills and making sure his fridge is well-stocked. The former Spurs player, who earns […]

Addressing the ever-changing cyber-threat environment is an ongoing challenge for businesses. One study by Forrester Research predicts that 60% of businesses will discover they’ve been victims of a security breach in the next year, and that up to 80% will experience one – which they may not even be aware of. Business therefore need to […]

Running a team of virtual assistants, or even trying to organise a company’s remote admin team, can be a challenge. It’s not always ideal to communicate via email and quick responses aren’t always guaranteed. However, properly managed teams can save costs and boost productivity. Here are five tips that will help you achieve great results. […]

Current employment law is bad for small business in the UK, according to research by citrusHR. When asked whether current employment law was a factor when considering taking on more staff, the response was surprisingly strong. A huge 39% of small businesses surveyed said they would take on more staff if employment law was made […]