“Growth and comfort never coexist,” says entrepreneur Ginny Rometty, President and CEO of IBM. And she’s right. Businesses must keep innovating to survive, let alone thrive.
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On your marks, get set, ESTA! | The one minute dash to the US
The United States living up to its reputation as an open, welcoming country, has several Visa Waiver Programs (VWP), the most popular of which is the ESTA.
Maternity leave: know the rules
With uncapped costs, facing an employment tribunal for discriminating against a woman employee under pregnancy and maternity legislation is the last thing your business needs – and ignorance is no defence. HR specialist Jude Read gives her advice on how to avoid treating women unfairly in this highly important area of employment law.
Five things your business needs to know about immigration laws
Immigration law is set to be high on the agenda for Theresa May’s government in the coming months and years.
How to avoid harmful workplace stress
Stress is key for our survival. It is the vital warning system that helps us respond to perceived threats.
Integrating Social Gaming into Business Strategies
The social gaming industry has steadily risen by over $1 billion over the last five years and is now estimated to be worth over $8.5 Billion, or just over ten percent of the total gaming market.
How much value is there in business networking?
In today’s age of social media, it can be all too easy to think that every contact is only a click, DM or phone call away. However, the true value of face-to-face networking cannot be overstated when starting a business.
How to live with a pet that has allergies
For many people, their pet is like a member of the family and taking care of them is a top priority.
Would your invoice stand up to interrogation?
Your invoice isn’t just a legal document that you have to retain for your records, and it’s not even just a document that asks your client for payment. The real job of your invoice is in helping you get over the final hurdle of completing a project and getting paid.
Online gaming in the UK – what’s next for the industry?
The gaming world has changed dramatically in recent years with boxed copies of console favourite
How enterprises can optimise mobile apps for millennials
I read a quite staggering statistic recently which articulated that 91% of UK millennials now own a smartphone, making my generation one of the premier segments of smartphone owners in the country.
Training: Secret to business success?
In today’s competitive business environment, talent retention and career progression go hand in hand with business success.
#Instagram – a marketing goldmine yet to be uncovered
One of the world’s best-loved social media channels, Instagram, recently announced that its advertising base had more than doubled over the last six months, now exceeding 500,000.
Starting a Business: Deciphering Tips from the Experts
The business world is full of people offering hopeful young entrepreneurs advice on starting a business.
Deborah Meaden’s top tips for corporate fundraising
Deborah Meaden shares her top tips on what other companies can do to help raise money for charity.
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