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.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
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?
5 Unusual Team Building Activities
Team building is one of those things that send some members of staff into a frenzied panic. It has now become office culture, but has taken a huge leap away from the traditional – and somewhat boring – activities of catching falling team members in your loving arms and building bridges using matchsticks.
Private led investment v state intervention
The debate around increasing mobile phone coverage will be an interesting battleground at the next election, says Forum Chief Executive, Phil Orford.
Setting the agenda: the importance of leadership
Companies that show staff they care are today’s employers of choice. Feeling that an employer has their back makes people more loyal, more engaged and more likely to stay with a company long-term.
James Caan: The Key to business progression
One of the easiest and best ways to promote your business is by simply talking to people about it and spreading the word.
5 reasons why running a small business beats working for big companies
Being your own boss has some obvious perks, but some advantages of entrepreneurship are less evident
Secrets to lasting success
For many entrepreneurs, launching a business is an exciting time. Focusing so much effort into your ideas and seeing them take form is a great achievement. However, I have spoken to a lot of startups in the past that feel as though they have reached the finish line by simply getting their business off the ground. In reality, this is when the hard work really begins.
The Apprentice: Selling Mayfair for a Fiver
This week’s board game designing task revealed new sides to some of the candidates, including team Summit’s combined geographical knowledge, and Bianca’s inability to think about what a word means before she uses it to close a deal, but the most important thing we’ve learned is that Daniel understands nothing about women or relationships.
How to cure your workaholic addiction
If you’re working long hours night after night, you may be in trouble.
6 tips to build confidence when delivering a talk
Having, and projecting, confidence is probably the single most important aspect to get right when delivering a speech or presentation.
Top Tips for would be SME exporters
Jo Bostock, business advisor at the Forum of Private Business, provides some key things to consider for the small business looking to make the move into export.
