Category: In Business

Forget everyone else’s opinions on how to do social media. These are the real mistakes to avoid.

Increasing reports of compromises by well-funded and resourced attackers are raising the profile of cyber security to such an extent that headlines of data breaches are becoming mainstream.

Spectacular business failures have dogged some of the world’s most successful business people at early stages of their careers yet resulted in no long lasting harm to their public profiles.

If you feel like you’re drowning under paperwork in your small business, you’re not alone. In a 2012 study, small business owners reported that they spend 1-3 hours every working day on administrative tasks, and nearly half felt like they had to work out of hours to get everything done.

Accessing the internet on the go has become the norm, so having a mobile presence seems more crucial than ever for small businesses. Jason Gaved, Managing Director of mobile app developers, Lexel talks us through the app dilemma.

New Business Matters’ Columnist Laura Faulkner, MD of Matchstick Design, explains the pros and cons of printing your marketing materials in a world that’s digital.

You need to keep the great talent you have, and the best way to do that is by offering regular raises.

Are you getting the most out of your networking? Is it bringing you a steady stream of new business?

Investing in your employees learning and development and allowing them to flourish, will enhance your workforce’s engagement, productivity and team loyalty.