They met at Anita Roddick's funeral. Clive Stafford Smith, founder of Reprieve, had a word with Mo and Mark Constantine, co-founders of Lush, about the plight…
Often, salespeople put their success (or lack of it) down to sheer ‘luck’… but just how much of their achievements should be put down to luck…
Commercial bank managers have long complained that it is much easier for clients to get unsecured loans personally, where no evidence is required as to how…
In times of Change, people feel much more secure with strong and clear leadership, but they need considered action and decisions from their leaders. The trouble…
This year’s winner of ‘The Apprentice’, sales manager, Lee McQueen, was caught out during the interview stage for lying on his CV about how long he…
Research highlights need for mobile communications as senior staff spend a minimum of 11.5 weeks away from team members every year. 60pc of small business senior…
Nearly 40% of small business owners blame the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the increasing burden of red tape in the UK. A recent poll commissioned…
Many are wary of upsetting key customers by chasing slow or overdue debts. But as a frequent surprise to many suppliers, buyers often report privately that…
Part 2: Keeping your eye on the ball Getting your Terms and Conditions right and checking customers’ credit status are vital. (See Part 1 of this…
When doom, gloom and despondency reigns in business, the inevitable response is always to make cuts. No surprise here. The media resound with everyday stories of…
The option to have flexible and mobile working can be a deal breaker when choosing a new job according to 70 per cent of respondents to…
Matthew Riley finished his first apprenticeship at the age of 18 and now 34 he’s doing it all again - his teacher, one of the most…
Marketing accountability should be a priority, but in reality there is a lot of talk on the matter, and less action. Given access to large corporate…
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is welcoming the Payments Council’s new National Payments Plan, announced this week, in which it agrees not to phase out…
Are you like a Parrot and need colour in everything regardless of cost? Or are you a Cheetah and need everything at speed? Or perhaps you…