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Boss explains secret job interview 'coffee test' - and brutal consequences for failing

Trent Innes, the CEO of software company Compono, said his 'coffee cup test' can lead to a candidate being turned down as it proves whether they have the right attitude to work for his company

Daily Mirror

Investment giant Vanguard to open first UK office outside London in city centre landmark

Starling Bank, Santander UK, RSM and Xero have all signed up to take space in the building in recent months

Birmingham Post

Lewes chief Maggie Murphy wants FIFA pledge on prize money to become reality

The Women’s FA Cup quarter-finalists have been campaigning for equal sharing of the total prize fund.

The Independent UK

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A Biz Has ‘Chopped’ The Big Mango In Half To Protest Ppl Not Paying Their Invoices On Time

According to a report by the accounting company, almost half of all invoices owed to small businesses in 2021 were paid late. 10% of those were more than a month overdue.

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Interview 'coffee cup test' as boss explains trick he uses when deciding who to hire

The simple but effective test reveals a lot about a person's attitude, the boss suggests, as he vows to never hire anyone who fails. But what is it and how can you make sure to pass?

Glasgow Live

'Coffee cup test' that boss says makes or breaks a job interview

The secret test can decide whether you get given the new role

Liverpool Echo

CEO uses 'coffee cup test' in every job interview to help determine who gets the jobs

He believes the exercise shows a person's attitude

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Boss reveals simple 'coffee cup test' which he uses at the end of every job interview

Trent Innes runs Xero Australia and has been discussing his interviewing methods on a business podcast.

Nottingham Post

'Coffee cup test' boss uses in every job interview - and he won't hire anyone who fails

A boss at an accounting software firm swears by a crucial 'coffee cup test' during interviews - he won't hire anyone who fails and will even blacklist them from the company

Daily Mirror

Culture of late payments by large companies on small suppliers must be dealt with

Delayed payments are affecting businesses' ability to trade effectively - especially during a recession

Birmingham Post

Late payments 'cost Aust businesses $1.1b'

Cloud accounting platform Xero says nearly half of all invoices issued by Australian small businesses last year were paid late.

AAP

Here's How Xero And Avalara Are Bringing 'Peace Of Mind On Sales Tax'

Detroit-based Benzinga sent its team to New Orleans for Xerocon, Aug. 24-25. During that time, Benzinga sought to recognize the innovation in accounting technology and spoke with founders, investors and others.

Benzinga

Xero Small Business Insights Brings Data Innovation To The US And Canada

Detroit-based Benzinga sent its team to New Orleans for Xerocon, Aug. 24-25. While there, Benzinga sought to recognize the innovation in accounting technology and spoke with founders, investors and other interested parties.

Benzinga

Xero sees 'tailwinds' despite sluggish UK

Cloud accounting technology company Xero is upbeat on small business as the "employment engine room", but investors are wary of the underperforming UK arm.

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Plague of late payments to small business prompts call for government action

Call to adopt the term ‘unapproved debt’ to encourage large firms to make punctual payments

Birmingham Post

Octopus Energy to open new Manchester city centre office at landmark building

Other occupiers at No.2 Circle Square include Autocab, Mills & Reeve and Xero

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AirPOS point of sale (POS) review

Small businesses will get a boost with this simple-but-effective point of sale option from AirPOS.

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