Visual aids can be a very useful part of a business presentation – but not if you just stick to boring PowerPoint slides.
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Go Global: Andrew Millard
We talk to Andrew Millard, Senior Director of International Marketing at Citrix, to find out what he took away from the recent Go Global mission to NYC, and find out what advice he has for SMEs that want to trade internationally.
Three tips for avoiding a dreaded data fine
The increase in corporate mobile device use, fuelled by Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and advances in technology, means there are many more ways in which data can be lost; whether through employee mistakes or malicious theft and sale of confidential information.
Regular exercise is part of your job
When we think about the value of exercise, we tend to focus on the physical benefits. Lower blood pressure, a healthier heart, a more attractive physique.
Tips for Engaging with Fashion Buyers
The curtain has fallen on Paris Fashion Week, the culmination of the New York-London-Milan-Paris Big Four run. Before the glitz and glamour have been metaphorically swept up, however, begins the next phase: the buying and selling.
How a Thank You can make your day
Due to the very nature of Private Investigating, companies don’t often receive feedback from their clients. Once the investigations are completed and the findings reported, that’s usually the end of their involvement.
Hitting on a great business idea: How to follow it up
If the thought of going it alone by setting up your own company has crossed your mind, you might wonder what you need to do once you think you’ve had that ‘eureka moment’.
Could British businesses adopt the Virgin concept of unlimited holiday allowances?
Stephen Beynon looks at whether British small businesses could follow Richard Branson’s lead and offer staff unlimited holiday.
Attaining leadership mastery
Corporate leadership is a marathon, not a sprint. So as a leader how do you get to the next level and attain leadership mastery.
Simplifying your party planning packages with one click
You probably got into the event planning business because you love being organised.
Going Global: Natalia Komis
We talk to Natalia Komis about her business iamadventures, and find out how the Camino inspired her to go into business.
Communication Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Communication is at the core of almost everything we do. If you want to build better communication skills, a good first step is identifying and avoiding these common problems.
3 ways successful business owners avoid taking risks
Running a business often means taking risks – but these shouldn’t be random risks. They need to be calculated – in other words you need to ensure they actually aren’t that risky at all!
Lord Livingston Launches UKTI’s e-Exporting Programme
Trade and Investment Minister, Lord Livingston launched the e-Exporting Programme on Monday 8 September 2014. The objective of the e-Exporting Programme is to assist UK companies of all sizes to increase their exports through online channels.
Going Global: Alison Edgar
We talk to Alison Edgar to find out more about Sales Coaching Solutions and ask why she’s going global.
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