Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Sometimes the world of football seems very detracted from the real world of business, however in sacking their first team manager David Moyes today the Glazer Family, it would appear that they are trying to wrestle back control and appease their global client base (fans) after a period of not understanding their clients post their acquisition of the club in 2005.
The onset of the internet has taken us on a remarkable journey, with so much social and professional change in a short space of time.
A new labour agreement in France hit the headlines earlier this week, meaning that certain employees must ignore their work emails once they are out of the office and at home – even on their smartphones.Paul Lawton, Head of Small Business at O2 tells us why he thinks this is a dumb move in a smart (technology) world.
Moving core applications and data to the cloud is compelling on many levels – not least anytime, anywhere access to information and services.
As organisational cultures evolve and mature over time, so does their understanding of innovation. For opportunist cultures, innovation is about lots of ideas.
Be friendly, sure. But overdo it, and you risk losing respect and causing chaos.
If a business has a problem that needs solving, whatever it is, there tends to be a pattern as to where the business owner will look for a solution.
Every decision, whether it is personal or business, is based on an emotional response. Our perspective is strongly influenced by emotion and this includes our attitudes, health and finances.
As a passionate supporter of entrepreneurship, particularly in the form of those small businesses that are the heartbeat of our economy, I am always on the lookout for people who want to start their own business.
Tucked away in Schedule 33 of the Finance Bill is an almost forgotten outcome from Nick Clegg’s much-vaunted attempt to create a more egalitarian society by fostering the creation of a John Lewis-style economy. Despite the initial impetus of the launch of this policy in 2012, the Government has struggled to turn this vision into a reality.
Flexible working is an adaptable resource for SMEs that can help build an engaged workforce and enhance productivity. And, according to Kate Nowlan, chief executive of CiC Employee Assistance, flexible working doesn’t have to be a strain or a drain on the business. Here she takes a look at how it has worked in her own organisation and considers how it could work for you too.
Speed is not the only — or even the most important — factor.
MyWarehouse.me founder Andy Reedman recently claimed that “the noise of social media is becoming background interference rather than mainstream interaction, and could be distracting business owners from focusing on being the best at what they do.” Jo Furnival explains more.
Don’t waste your money and time with brand advertising that can’t deliver a return on your investment. Do it right from the start.
This month Johnny McGinley takes a short thought provoking look for us at perhaps a seldom talked about area in the digital space, this is recruitment for social and digital media teams in SME brands.
