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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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
In every walk of life we hear about people who claim to have given 110% to a task but what makes 100% effort and is it…
Is HR a necessary evil or a business savvy requirement? I guess it all depends on who you are and where your frame of reference is…
The UK economy has avoided falling into a triple dip recession after recording unexpected growth in the first quarter of the year and is set to…
The UK’s start-up and enterprise community is being seriously deprived of talent as women and the over 50s shun entrepreneurship, preferring the reliability of employment instead.
Women are perceived as being more willing to lead if they show that they are proud of their personal performance. If, however, they give a cheerful…
According to a new study, the key to holding up under pressure may be boosting your own ego.
Many more start-up firms should qualify for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), an HMRC-administered initiative that offers tax relief on investment into early-stage businesses, to encourage…
Coaching is an effective way to impart knowledge. It can benefit you, the coachee and your business, says Steve Webster.
Ian Wimbush, Chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) discusses the issues affecting law firms.