Cliff Findlay, MD of strategic brand agency Latitude Solutions looks at the three critical questions company owners and directors need to ask themselves to boost sales in today’s ever-changing, ever more competitive business environment.
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The power of the crowd & cloud: Tech start-ups set to drive UK economy
The UK tech sector has been triumphant in its recovery from the recent fiscal malaise. With technology on course for contributing more than ever to Britain’s economy, we are quickly becoming a nation of entrepreneurs.
Breathe new life into your business books
Now the Winter weather is on the way out, it’s a great time to start thinking about how you could potentially tidy up your bookkeeping and make your business more efficient.
Nailing your interview process to find ideal talent
Have you ever interviewed a potential candidate, finalised the job offer and induction process only to realise you’ve made a poor hiring decision? If so you are not alone and you’ll know how frustrating, time consuming and costly it can be.
Go Global – The benefits of an international team
Years ago, before the development of digital technology, businesses were much more restricted in who they could employ, usually picking from a small pool of talent that lived within commutable distance of their premises.
10 reasons why you’re a dreadful public speaker
Are you a dreadful public speaker? Unfortunately far too many people in business really don’t cut the mustard when it comes to public speaking. And yet, being able to present your business in a clear and engaging way is essential if you are to succeed.
Why every business should have more art in the workplace
Corporate art has been around for hundreds of years and it’s currently enjoying a second Renaissance. But companies aren’t embracing this for the sake of it; they’re encouraged by a growing body of research supporting claims that visual stimulation in the workplace significantly increases employee productivity.
How to avoid Sunday dread and Monday blues
Head off the Monday blues by starting off your week right, beginning with Sunday night.
Financial Advice for Startups, from Startups
Are you a budding entrepreneur with aspirations of launching your own business venture, but not sure how to deal with the financial side of business? If that sounds familiar, we have approached successful UK startups to share their experiences and to provide actionable advice on business finance.
Six tips for launching an SME overseas
Launching an SME into a new territory is no mean undertaking. There are language and custom barriers to overcome and that is after you decide on which country to actually choose to expand into.
Employers using ‘bogus self-employment’ set to face heavy penalties
Regardless of who wins the general election in May there will be a major clampdown on tax avoidance, including use of “bogus self-employment” status by contractors who are, in reality, employees.
5 rules for making the leap to full-time entrepreneur
If you want to launch a startup, you need need to totally commit yourself financially and timewise.
7 habits of people with remarkable mental toughness
You don’t have to be born mentally tough. Here’s how you can develop the vital trait.
Upping Your Game: How to Give 110%
In every walk of life we hear about people who claim to have given 110% to a task but what makes 100% effort and is it really possible to give MORE than 100%?
Managing absenteeism in the workplace
Absenteeism in the workplace can be a big problem for small business owners and can have a detrimental effect on a company, both financially and culturally.
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