Embarking on a joint venture (JV) is an enormous decision that should not be taken lightly.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Autumn Statement Wish List
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement taking place today see what’s on businesses wish lists in the UK.
How managing our Inner Diva helps us shine and not shrink at work
We have often heard that it is important to be authentic at work if one is to be a high performing leader. Being authentic requires a deep understanding of ourselves and who we are.
That was the year that was in employment law terms 2014
Wow I thought 2013 had been a busy ole year but actually 2014 turned out to be just as frenetic! With this in mind I thought I would take this opportunity to remind us of what came and went, and then highlight a few changes that are on the way for 2015…
Keeping Business Overheads Low With the Help from Public Spaces
For newly launched businesses, keeping control of finances is a necessity and those that act nonchalantly about expenses will often pay the price later down the line.
Crisis of SME Lending and how to circumvent it
Despite a growing economy, SMEs can still find it difficult to fund their expansion plans. Freddie Bellhouse, director of call handing agency MessageBase, looks at the different options available for business owners.
Show your customers some appreciation at Christmas
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to strengthen an important area of your business: the relationships you have with your customers.
Understanding the Difference Between Disaster Recovery as a Service and Backup as a Service
In the world of cloud computing, where day-to-day conversations are littered with acronyms and jargon, words can often become lost in translation. Many organisations end up using the wrong terminology to describe a process or service. One such example is confusion over the difference between backup and Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS).
Why adopting a corporate mind set is key to boosting SME growth
While more than 99% of the UK’s 4.9 million businesses are SMEs, few will grow sufficiently to become a corporate entity.
Don’t get left behind in the enterprise mobile app dev (r)evolution
In seven years we have gone from Blackberry and Nokia to iPhones, smartphones, tablets and wearable devices. Today mobility is king. Employees like – and expect – the same experience they have at work as the one they have at home.
Leaping the Leadership Chasm – how to protect your reputation and value
In theory, the closer to the top you are the better your reputation and the higher your value. But, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.
Not all Cloud services are created equally…
Almost all businesses use the Cloud in one way or another. Many will have a gmail account or use dropbox to store and share information or use some cloud based backup system.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Proud to Be a Workaholic
Scientists to busy professionals: You really need to stop humble-bragging about your insane schedule.
Creating ‘Brand You’ and why it matters
When people think of the world’s most powerful brands, Apple, Coca Cola, Microsoft and Virgin often come to mind first. The commercial success enjoyed by these companies is strongly tied to their brand image and reputation.
Top Tips for successful recruitment part three
Why is it when I mention using an agency most of my clients start muttering about costs and rocking?
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