As Mary Portas showed us, the British high street has been in decline for years with independent retailers and small businesses suffering because of larger corporate chains stealing their business.
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London’s Iconic Business Addresses
Many of London’s most iconic buildings include business centres offering accommodation on flexible terms to a whole range of companies including many small businesses. Michael Davies of Londonoffices.com looks at some of the options…
Espion Adds its Expertise to Ten Steps to Cyber Security
According to the Department for Business Innovation & Skills’ basic information risk management can stop up to 80 per cent of the cyber-attacks, allowing companies to manage the impact of the other 20 per cent. They recommend businesses take steps to review information risks and have highlighted “Ten steps to Cyber Security” – Espion adds its award winning expertise to the recommended steps.
A guide on having those courageous conversations at work
Many people, at some point in their working lives, have to have a difficult conversation with someone. It might be about a performance issue or something more personal. It can be with a peer, a subordinate or indeed a boss.
‘In’ days & ‘Out’ days can boost bosses’ performance giving greater work/life balance
MDs who organise their calendars into ‘In’ days and ‘Out’ days are more effective and productive than their peers who constantly pour over their emails.
When does friendly tip into over familiar in business?
I’m all for being approachable and friendly at work and in business situations, but I’ve had cause recently, as those who follow my blog will know, to wonder where the line is drawn and where it needs to be drawn.
Andie Brodie, UKs most famous tradesman shares £2.5M free advertising
Carpet fitter Andy Brodie may not be a celebrity, but he could soon be the most recognised person in Britain after being chosen as a poster boy for the biggest billboard in the country. An image of him with his van bearing the name of his firm, A.B. Flooring, has just been unveiled on Britain’s largest billboard site – the 27m x 18m ‘Mega Banner’ on the M4.
Peter Jones gets Britain’s school kids to unleash entrepreneurial potential in new challenge
School children across the UK have been set a challenge to unleash their entrepreneurial potential by entering Tycoon in Schools 2013 – the national enterprise competition spearheaded by entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones.
Cash flow and finance paints a depressing view of SME confidence
Our latest research on cash flow and finance paints a depressing view of SME confidence around their finances. Not only are they concerned at the rising cost of doing business, but fears seem to be mounting around cash flow and the ability of the banks to offer any meaningful help.
Five things to investigate when beginning trade with an emerging market
It is true that there are plenty of opportunities for businesses to expand by tapping into rapidly growing emerging markets. Many British firms have already found success in countries as diverse as China, Russia, Turkey, India, Mexico and Brazil, while others are examining their options given ongoing concerns about the Eurozone.
Britain’s businesses urged to take advantage of export advice
Britain’s businesses are being urged to take advantage of specialist export advice in light of the fact that 62% of companies in the UK are being held back from exporting by language barriers.
Why your developer should be a part of the team for the long-haul
I regularly talk about the relationship between my clients and Synetec, as being one of the most critical two-way partnerships their business will ever enter into.
Expertise is one of the Fastest Growing Online Marketplace Commodities
You could argue that everyone benefits from shared expertise, but if you are a consultancy, it can be tricky to avoid situations where you are spending too much time giving away your knowledge for free.
New research reveals that cynical shoppers won’t buy from bad corporate citizens
Consumers are deeply cynical of CSR initiatives from companies that have a bad reputation nationally, with that scepticism directly affecting our purchase decisions, according to new research revealed.
Should You Be a Disruptor or an Innovator?
CEOs and business owners always talk about creating more innovative products, services and business models; but what are the outcomes of innovation and are we better off being innovators or disruptors?
