Category: Advice

This month Johnny McGinley writes for us a short thought provoking opinion piece on what he sees as being the new challenges emerging in content marketing.

It’s not hard–and may be the best 20 minutes you spend every day.

Managing a team of staff can be thoroughly rewarding, but the job is not without its troubles, particularly when it comes to the difficult task of disciplining or dismissing a member of staff.

Businesses that want to grow are encouraged to consider exporting to foreign markets, but they should also consider importing when required.

Managing expectations can help you more seamlessly navigate the choppy startup waters.

Yes, it can be pleasant to work for someone who is kind and thoughtful but there’s a difference between bosses who are pleasant to work for and those who avoid conflict at all costs.

If you’re thinking about investing in a new website for your business, there’s more to pay for than just its design. Read on if you don’t want to get surprised by ‘hidden’ website costs and if you want to find out how you can make sure your website remains an asset to your business for as long as possible.

Gary Cattermole is a Director of leading staff survey provider, The Survey Initiative, and is also an expert in employee engagement. Here he examines how to get to the heart of how employees think…

A survey of almost 3,000 workers undertaken by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) last year showed that most employees favour a common-sense style of leadership to engender and create a climate of trust.

Networking not working? Here are four common networking sins, and suggestions for mending your ways before another valuable connection is lost.

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool. The wisdom of the ages has been preserved because it was handed down the generations through myths legends, fables and parables. If it can survive thousands of years, then imagine what it can, right now, for your business.

We’ve seen both sides of the spectrum: family executives hating their jobs, their businesses, their families, feeling underappreciated for their efforts, exhausted by all the “craziness,” wanting nothing more than to “sell the damn thing.” And we’ve seen family executives thrive with rewards that are richer and more profound than a leader of a publically traded company could possibly derive.

The need to build resilience has never been more necessary than in today’s climate. Stories of cost-cutting employers and constant increases to already demanding workloads are common, with all having felt the strain of the recession.

In short, it’s about learning to let go of the little things. Here’s how to focus on what really matters when you need to make a big decision.

With all the distractions in trying to make a venture take off, it’s important to take stock and make sure you’re getting the fundamentals right.