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SME war for talent

There have been so many indicators published about the economy that it is hard to ignore the evidence, should you wish to, that the economy is…

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Why Gossip Is Good

New research reveals gossip can actually make us nicer people.

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Top ways businesses can be innovative

Graham Ewart, Managing Director of Direct Healthcare Services, gives his top tips for SMEs looking to be innovative in 2014.

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The Truth About People

Doing well in business comes down to understanding people--your employees, coworkers, and customers. Know these truths and you're off to a good start.

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Sparking Employee Passion

Passionate employees are not born, they are made through thoughtful leadership. Here are three ways in which you can help bring the best out of your…

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How Passion Can Kill Your Startup

Passion in entrepreneurship is a very good thing. But too much of it can bring your new business to a grinding halt.

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Harnessing the power of customer feedback

John Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer at Ellipse discusses the importance of customer feedback and how you can generate it, grow it and, perhaps most importantly, use…

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Bright Ideas Trust Celebrates Backing 100th Start Up

Bright Ideas Trust, the London-based charity aimed at providing funding and support for hopeful entrepreneurs, are celebrating supporting their 100th business.

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How to improve strategic thinking

Have you been told that you need to be more strategic? Whether through 360 feedback or after a failed promotion attempt, being told that you aren’t…

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What Really Makes People Click

Researchers tested different headlines on social media to figure out the best way to get people's attention. Here's what they found.

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The Password Issue

Passwords continue to be the bane of our digital lives. We tend to use simple, memorable passwords that any ‘wannabe hacker’ can break.