When the first four episodes of the new series of blockbuster TV show Game of Thrones were leaked ahead of its global debut, it was a timely reminder of just how difficult it is to secure sensitive data and intellectual property as it passes through organisations and their supply chains.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
12 Things successful people never reveal about themselves at work
Sharing the right aspects of yourself at work is an art form, with dire consequences when you fail.
The remedy for unproductive busyness
Raise your hand if you feel busy. Keep it up, still, if you think the busyness is hurting your productivity. If your hand is still up, then you should keep on reading.
The importance of internal communications
In his latest article, John Ritchie, CEO of Ellipse, takes a look at internal communications within his own organisation and argues why it’s something that other SMEs should also take time to reflect on.
Will the kindness Pret is showing be rewarded by a smile in their profits?
The news that Pret A Manger has decided to take an alternative route for rewarding customer loyalty is certainly an interesting one, but will it work?
Why you should never offer a discount
Discounting – it’s a common reaction when sales are taking a dive.
What do SMEs want from the next government?
The past few weeks have seen election fever firmly taking hold as the parties look to set out their plans for the next five years.
Three ways SME’s can cut costs AND grow
Small and medium sized businesses will undoubtedly continue to be a driving force in the UK economy.
Are we seeing the decline of Apple?
Apple is renowned for innovation. What makes Apple different from the rest is that the innovation was designed on the basis of the user experience.
Reward the job seekers, sanction the scroungers
Will Davies of property maintenance firm aspect.co.uk, has given a stark warning to job seekers and the Department of Work and Pensions after the general election. Those who find a job should be rewarded more, and those who don’t attempt to seek employment and are on Job Seekers’ Allowance, should be sanctioned more.
Plan ahead to ensure your business doesn’t go up in smoke
Andrew Bowker, Senior Manager for the City, South & 3D at hosted desktop solutions specialist Atlas Cloud, discusses how the recent fire in Holborn, Central London brought the issues of business continuity into sharp focus.
How far can you go to protect your business from ex-employees?
When Zayn Malik left One Direction earlier this month in pursuit of the life of a ‘normal 22-year-old’, did the band take the right steps to ensure their brand and commercial interests were protected?
The importance of pitching
As a self confessed introvert I find the idea of pitching daunting. The idea of standing up in front of a group of strangers and selling my idea is a terrifying prospect.
PR 101 in the real world: Speaking the right language
Teaching anyone to suck eggs is a dangerous place to go, but there remains a huge amount of assumption, confusion, and general malaise about what PR is and what it is not.
Why do companies struggle with change?
Let’s face it, for most change is daunting. It’s human nature to revert to your comfort zone. Unfortunately, in today’s digital world, change is the acceptable norm. A recent survey found that 68 per cent of marketers feel their role has changed more in the last two years than the previous 50!
















