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Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
We didn’t start the fire (but goodness, we might need to put it out in 2025)
Ah, Billy Joel. The piano man who once sang of an unstoppable blaze that’s been burning “since the world’s been turning.” Little did he know, decades later, we’d be taking frantic notes on how to handle the ever-growing conflagration.
Could Nigel Farage really be the UK’s next Prime Minister, I mean really?
Could Nigel Farage really be the next UK Prime Minister? It’s a question that, a mere five years ago, would have sounded rather like asking if we’d ever see Piers Morgan run the Ministry of Manners.
Why AI will never replace the human traits that make for effective mentoring
In a world that is becoming progressively digitalised, it is important to have a clear understanding on how industries can work collaboratively with the likes of AI to ensure they are not left behind.
What I’ve learnt this year – My 7 Top Tips – Sharing my mistakes so you don’t have to make them
2024 has been a year of navigating for a lot of businesses in the UK. Navigating an election year with the subsequent budget announcement, a later Black Friday and Christmas than usual, a recession, a cost-of-living crisis, and a multitude of internal issues that require consideration from a business owner. Navigation brings failure, but it also brings learning.
Give yourself a break: You deserve it
If you’re hurtling like a juggernaut towards year end with a demanding ‘To Do’ list flashing before your eyes as soon as your head hits the pillow, you are not alone.
Finding Purpose: Reflecting on What Drives You as the New Year Approaches
As we prepare to step into a new year, it’s important to pause and reflect on where we are in our personal and professional lives. Are you working to make a difference?
Is it last orders for the traditional office party?
‘Tis the season and everyone in the office is looking forward to joining their colleagues and clients for lots of festive fun at the annual company Christmas party…or are they?
Build trust signals for your brand to unlock next-level trust and loyalty
Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers’ decisions about whether or not to engage with your company.
Why I’m Supporting British Farmers Against Ill-Thought-Out Inheritance Tax Changes
Discover why I’m standing with British farmers against ill-conceived inheritance tax changes threatening multi-generational farming families.
Mentoring is both incredibly effective and versatile, so why is it not utilised more?
There is no denying the extraordinary benefits mentoring provides for both businesses and individuals; from increasing personal confidence and motivation, to establishing a positive work culture, and increasing retention rates within organisations; the positive impacts are endless.
The Reluctant Leader: A Powerful Shift in Business Leadership
In today’s competitive business landscape, successful leadership is often portrayed as assertive, visionary, and highly ambitious. However, an equally powerful yet often overlooked archetype is the reluctant leader.
Business development to bottom line: Turning effort into results!
Let’s assume…you’re a business leader who has worked hard to empower your team to fly your company flag with confidence and absolute clarity on your brand and what you represent.
Could everything you have been told about Britain’s low productivity be wrong?
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news in recent years you will know that Britain has a productivity ‘problem’.
Business Development, dark art to team sport
In today’s competitive landscape, effective business development hinges on your entire team representing your brand with conviction and clarity.
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