December 26 is not only a day for Santa Claus to catch his breath. It’s also a public holiday known as ‘Boxing Day’ in the UK & other British Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada & NZ. In spite of its peculiar name, Boxing Day has nothing to do with fisticuffs, the trashing of empty boxes left over from Christmas or the return of unwanted presents to department stores. The term is of British origin, & the Oxford English Dictionary traces its earliest print attribution to 1833, 4 years before Charles Dickens referred to it in “The Pickwick Papers.” The exact roots of the holiday name are unknown, but there are 2 leading theories, both of which are connected to charity traditionally distributed to lower classes on the day after Christmas. One idea is that December 26 was the day centuries ago when lords of the manor & aristocrats typically distributed “Christmas boxes” often filled with small gifts, money & leftovers from Christmas dinner to their household servants & employees, who were required to work on December 25, in recognition of good service throughout the year. These boxes were, in essence, holiday bonuses. Another popular theory is that the Boxing Day moniker arose from the alms boxes that were placed in churches during the Advent season for the collection of monetary donations from parishioners. Clergy members distributed the contents of the boxes to the poor on December 26, which is also the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr & a figure known for acts of charity. (Ireland celebrates December 26 as St. Stephen’s Day.) Although the practice of almsgiving on December 26 has faded with charity now being given in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Boxing Day name has endured. These days, December 26 is a popular holiday in the UK & Commonwealth countries for watching sports such as soccer & cricket, shopping & visiting friends 📦 #boxingday #history #hillsdistrictsmallbusiness #hillsdistrictsydney #dural

🎾 Calling all tennis fans! 🎾 If you're a #tennis enthusiast, add the #Miami Open to your must-see list. It offers a fantastic opportunity to witness the world's top players battling it out in a breathtaking venue while immersing yourself in the exhilarating atmosphere of one of the most significant tournaments on the tennis calendar. Read all about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nWQBj0 The Miami Open, being a prestigious tennis tournament and major social event, attracts a significant number of high-net-worth individuals from around the world. This influx of #wealthy individuals brings about a positive impact on the local #economy, as they contribute to increased spending on #luxury goods, services, and #RealEstate. It's worth noting that this connection primarily focuses on the event's economic influence on Miami, rather than its implications on #taxation. It's not uncommon for high-net-worth individuals attending the Miami Open to also take part in #philanthropic events or make generous #donations to #charities connected to the tournament. This act of giving not only makes a positive impact but may also provide potential tax deductions based on individual circumstances and relevant #TaxLaws. #MiamiOpen #LuxurySports #Sports

🏆 Ready for a new challenge? Join our Monthly Built Environment FPL League and compete for fantastic MONTHLY prizes! Introducing our exciting new twist on the Fantasy Premier League. Starting this month, we're offering monthly prizes to the top 3 points scorers! Whether you're a seasoned manager or just getting started, everyone has a shot at glory. This is on top of the current prizes of 2x UCL Final tickets at Wembley* for 1st place, 2x FA Cup Final* tickets for 2nd place, and 2x Community Shield tickets* for 3rd place. How does it work? 📅 Each month is a clean slate. Your points for that month determine your ranking. 🥇 The top manager of the month wins a fantastic prize. 🥈 Second and third place also claim fantastic rewards. Not only that, but each month we will be donating to one of the sponsoring charities 🤝 Want to be a part of the action? It's not too late to join our league! Sign up now and be in with a chance to win: https://adexon.carrd.co/ Don't miss out on the chance to claim monthly glory, test your FPL skills, and compete with fellow professionals in the Built Environment sector. Who's up for the challenge? 🙌⚽   * Subject to availability #FPL #FantasyFootball #BuiltEnvironment #Competition #MonthlyPrizes

‘Milos Raonic hits record 47 aces as Cameron Norrie makes early Queen’s exit’ (Evening Standard newspaper) I would have been very frustrated & bored, if I had paid to be at Queen’s for that match………! Imagine, if I was to organise a business event, charge you a lot of money for the privilege of getting in and then fleece you for drinks and food – would you attend? You might if the content & the experience were memorable. Time to put the paying spectator at the centre of this experience. So let's make tennis a better spectator sport. Try a single serve game. First serve doesn’t go in, its point over and move on to the next point. This would speed up the game considerably and make it a lot more attractive to watch. What about reducing the number of sets from five to three for the grand slams? Same logic. I play tennis, but I don’t want to sit and watch two players slog it out for up to five hours. Its boring. What do you think? #Businessowners #Womeninbusiness #Entertainment

In a market projected to hit $4.02 billion by 2027, this report not only anticipates future market dynamics but also acts as a guide for maintaining a prominent position at the forefront of industry trends.   Dive into the surge of the golf apparel market!   Understand the future of golf events which encompass various activities, including professional competitions, pro-am tournaments, exhibitions, clinics, charity matches, and more.   Learn more about the golf apparel market size, golf apparel market segments, and golf apparel market trends: https://lnkd.in/dyZyJkAT . . . #golfapparelsurge #swingintostyle #sportswearrevolution #golfeventsmania #tbrc #thebusinessresearchcompany #marketresearch #marketintelligence

Yesterday when visiting GOALS Norwich, I was appeared onto the White and Jordan show on talkSPORT This is the most popular radio show in the UK and is a great way to get our messages out that refs are not fair game. Jim and Simon have supported myself and our Charity Ref Support UK for a number of years and every time I appear on their show they have both been staunch supporters of Ref Support UK and our drive to create a safer place for match officials at all levels. The discussion this time, was the suggestion that The FA are considering introducing Sin Bins, which are temporary dismissals for those who are guilty of dissent, in next years FA Cup. I support this suggestion and would love to see Sin Bins in all levels of the game. The FA introduced "sin bins" a few years ago at lower levels and although evidence released recently by The FA suggested that refs at the level sin bins are used, are not using them enough, but there was still a circa 38% reduction in offences of dissent. This can only be good for the game however, we still have a refereeing crisis. Evidence released in a recent FA document lead by Fraser Williamson and his team, also suggested that using "sin bins" effectively reduces the number of assaults on match officials and of course that is something every one wants in the game. IFAB, the world football law makers, are being hosted in Scotland next month and I hope this will be discussed in more detail. Grassroots refs have been dealing with Sin Bins for years and it can be difficult to control, as most refs who issue sin bins are on their own and it's another thing to worry about during these grass roots game. This could be one of the reasons refs are not using them enough. At higher levels, there are at least 3 match officials on the grass in every game therefore, sin bins will be easier to control and therefore will be more effective so probably used more. This will give sin bins a much higher profile and just like everything else seen on TV, it will be copied, more recognised as a tool to control dissent and poor behaviour and therefore more accepted in game. Bring them on at all levels of the game I say. Goals have been using sin bins for years and we have a lot of data that will evidence the effectiveness of sin bins when they are used regularly and properly. Part of my Goals role is referee recruitment, support and development and having discussions and receiving advice with people from the FA like Fraser enables us, as a national organisation, to create a more positive and enjoyable experience for those who visit our venues. This in turn, will encourage more refs into the game and keep our referee team supported and aware of the benefits of sin bins and create a clear support mechanism for our brilliant group of referees. I am genuinely interested in everyones opinion on sin bins being introduced at every level of the game and if you believe they will work a pro level.

Looks like the Reign Accounting Golf Day is going to be a great event. And the prizes are amazing 🤩 Well done on all your hard work Nicole Collins MAAT #golfday #charitygolfday #golf #Accounting #accountant #smallbusiness #financegoals #businessowner #tax #businessaccounting #selfassessment #sedgefield #teessideaccountant #femaleaccountant #limitedcompany #teessidebusiness #smallbusinessuk #selfassessments

The theme of our CBS Networking Event will be centred around "The Role and Impact of Micro-Businesses to the UK Economy." Micro-businesses are collectively speaking - making a significant contribution to the UK economy and to society as a whole.Micro-businesses are companies of up to ten people are not only an important component of the economy but play a major role in the process of “leveling up” disadvantaged regions of the UK. These category of companies collectively and individually, benefit their communities. They employ local people, shop in local shops and tend to look close to home for suppliers. However, not enough is being done to support these Micro-businesses. That support should span from financial, as well assistance in marketing, leveraging latest social media technologies as well as technical expertise. Our Key Note Speakers, Rashesh Joshi, the co-founder & Managing Director of Alexander Rosse and Shukeel A Chohan, who is a Motivational and Public Speaker, Trainer, Coach as well as a Sales and Business Strategist will be covering the role of Micro Businesses to UK economy. In particular Rashesh will be covering how Micro Businesses can leverage growth through the vast financial and funding packages that are available in the financial markets. Shukeel on the other hand will be covering how small business owners can motivate themselves in a challenging and uncertain economic climate.

The theme of our CBS Networking Event will be centred around "The Role and Impact of Micro-Businesses to the UK Economy." Micro-businesses are collectively speaking - making a significant contribution to the UK economy and to society as a whole.Micro-businesses are companies of up to ten people are not only an important component of the economy but play a major role in the process of “leveling up” disadvantaged regions of the UK. These category of companies collectively and individually, benefit their communities. They employ local people, shop in local shops and tend to look close to home for suppliers. However, not enough is being done to support these Micro-businesses. That support should span from financial, as well assistance in marketing, leveraging latest social media technologies as well as technical expertise. Our Key Note Speakers, Rashesh Joshi, the co-founder & Managing Director of Alexander Rosse and Shukeel A Chohan, who is a Motivational and Public Speaker, Trainer, Coach as well as a Sales and Business Strategist will be covering the role of Micro Businesses to UK economy. In particular Rashesh will be covering how Micro Businesses can leverage growth through the vast financial and funding packages that are available in the financial markets. Shukeel on the other hand will be covering how small business owners can motivate themselves in a challenging and uncertain economic climate.

The theme of our CBS Networking Event will be centred around "The Role and Impact of Micro-Businesses to the UK Economy." Micro-businesses are collectively speaking - making a significant contribution to the UK economy and to society as a whole.Micro-businesses are companies of up to ten people are not only an important component of the economy but play a major role in the process of “leveling up” disadvantaged regions of the UK. These category of companies collectively and individually, benefit their communities. They employ local people, shop in local shops and tend to look close to home for suppliers. However, not enough is being done to support these Micro-businesses. That support should span from financial, as well assistance in marketing, leveraging latest social media technologies as well as technical expertise. Our Key Note Speakers, Rashesh Joshi, the co-founder & Managing Director of Alexander Rosse and Shukeel A Chohan, who is a Motivational and Public Speaker, Trainer, Coach as well as a Sales and Business Strategist will be covering the role of Micro Businesses to UK economy. In particular Rashesh will be covering how Micro Businesses can leverage growth through the vast financial and funding packages that are available in the financial markets. Shukeel on the other hand will be covering how small business owners can motivate themselves in a challenging and uncertain economic climate. Add a line on the following. Shukeel will be sharing how the two most critical skills in business, the ability to speak, negotiate, and influence, and the ability to sell effectively can be the difference between thriving and surviving.