Make yourself a “YES” magnet! You’ve finally plucked up the courage to ask for something. The afternoon off. A pay rise. Then comes that crucial moment where you wait with baited breath for the response. It’s tense, but it doesn’t have to be. You just need to master the art of ‘the ask’ says Haider Imam
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Reviewed: Startup Life
This book provides a real life insight on what it takes to make it in a relationship with an entrepreneur, as Entrepreneurs are always on the go, looking for the next “startup” challenge. In Startup Life, Brad Feld—a Colorado–based entrepreneur turned–venture capitalist—shares his own personal experiences with his wife Amy, offering a series of rich insights into successfully leading a balanced life as a human being who wants to play as hard as he works and who wants to be as fulfilled in life and in work.
Fleet Of EE 4G-Enabled Black Cabs Launched In London & Birmingham
If you are someone who dashes between meetings, checking emails and downloading attachments on the go, or if you are someone who isn’t keen on ‘cabbie banter’ and would rather catch up with House of Cards instead, you can now do that too thanks to EE, who have launched the UK’s first fleet of 4G-enabled cabs.
One in three SMEs fear debt by not planning for close of financial year
Despite the looming deadline of financial year-end, more than one in four SMEs admit they do not set aside the money they need to cover tax liabilities, according to new research commissioned by British Gas.
6 Things That Can Ruin Your Business
Nobody would ever intentionally sabotage their own based business, but oftentimes, we do things that we have no idea are going to hurt just that – our livelihood. Here are six things that you might be doing that you should re-evaluate. It’s never too late to stop, so, get back on track ASAP!
Why data protection is as important as health and safety
No-one questions the importance of health and safety. In fact, in some instances, critics say it has been taken to extremes pointing to the banning of conkers in playgrounds or Christmas trees in shopping centres.
It’s because breaches in health and safety are taken so seriously that bureaucrats can occasionally go over the top. But when it comes to protecting data stored on computers our approach is outdated and naive: it is the equivalent of Victorians sending children up chimneys to sweep them.
Let the train take the strain out of networking as travellers use commuting time effectively
New research reveals that savvy travellers are securing new opportunities and climbing the career ladder whilst travelling by train
Jimmy Wales & Martha Lane Fox to headline Liverpool’s festival for fast growth businesses
A new festival dedicated to high-growth businesses set to take place in Liverpool in June has been announced as Accelerate 2013 will bring together world-class speakers from the worlds of business, culture, media and sport, to create a unique ‘boot-camp’ for business.
Flexible & home working –to trust or not to trust?
It’s been all over the news since the CEO of Yahoo banned it and every blog, article and journalist has an opinion on it – flexible and home working and the question of ‘to trust or not to trust’ employees who wish to utilize this way of working.
The “invisible cost” of smoking could sting used car sellers by £500.00
Stop smoking in cars. That’s the message to motorists from the British Medical Association and has been for years, with toxins also causing respiratory problems for non-smokers reports Motortrades Insight
Why ‘In’ days and ‘Out’ days boosts bosses’ work/life balance
Business strategist Richard Bosworth who heads ‘What If Forums for owner managed businesses reveals why 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.
Government health minister says eating at desks is ‘disgusting’, but should it be banned?
Government health minister, Anna Soubry, has said that workers eating lunch at their desks is ‘disgusting’ and they should take a full break to properly enjoy their midday meal instead.
Red tape cut for small businesses with intellectual property disputes
A modernised Mediation Service designed to make it cheaper and quicker for small businesses to resolve their intellectual property disputes has been announced by Intellectual Property (IP) Minister, Lord Younger. The new Mediation Service will provide alternative solutions to what otherwise can often lead to costly and lengthy court cases.
James Caan partners with Harco van den Oever to promote SME growth
The Entrepreneur and former TV Dragon James Caan partners with business development and sales effectiveness expert Harco van den Oever to promote SME growth in the UK.
Employment Tribunal Changes
Will the introduction of tribunal fees stop disgruntled employees pursuing unworthy claims? It’s just one of many of the new changes to employment law coming in.
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