Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, calls for urgent government action to address the growing skills gap in the UK automotive industry, highlighting its impact on independent garages and consumers.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Is over-focusing on privacy hampering the push to take full advantage of AI?
Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics
Healthy Profits: How To Get The Most From MedTech Investment
Investing in medtech can be highly rewarding, both financially and personally, but every investor needs to have a strategic approach to understanding a startup’s commercial prospects before taking the plunge, says entrepreneur investor Professor Michael Atar.
Britain Should Celebrate the Wealthy – Not Tax Them Out of the Country
It’s time to debunk myths about the wealthy and recognise their contributions to society. Britain should celebrate its successful individuals rather than driving them away with excessive taxes.
Six ways to make your workplace more fun – and the serious reasons for having a laugh on the job
Humans are social creatures. Our DNA is genetically hardwired to spend time in communities, working with others to solve problems, to be creative and to learn.
Recruiting and retaining multigenerational talent: what i’ve learnt as a business owner
The working population is growing as people live longer and choose to retire later, and the current employment workforce is now made up of five generations.
Scrap Stamp Duty for Over-75s to Solve Housing and Care Crisis, Says Retirement Home Boss
Scrapping stamp duty for over-75s could encourage downsizing, freeing up family homes and providing funds for care, argues the CEO of Retirement Villages Group.
Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden
Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden
Why embracing Industry 5.0 is a game changer for SMEs
Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve.
‘Stealth taxes’ dragging 6.5m taxpayers into higher tax bands
The Liberal Democrats have found that 6.5m UK taxpayers are being dragged into a higher tax band as a result of Conservative party budgets, including 15,000 in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s own constituency – a finding described as “damning” for the government with a general election looming.
Getting AI right: How automation can help manage your business finances
There’s no doubt that AI adoption is here and possibly more widespread than you would have thought.
The Real Story of Business Success – When and How to Hire the Right Team
As the businesses I have worked with have grown over the years, the significance of knowing when to hire and how to hire the right team can never be overstated.
How a positive culture can help your company thrive
‘Culture’ is another of those business buzzwords that can be hard to pin down but, in your position as leader, things will get increasingly harder if you don’t take the time to define and cultivate a positive organisational culture of your own.
The Untapped Potential of Scaling Internationally for UK SMEs
As a business owner and advocate for scaling globally, I’ve observed a striking paradox within the UK’s economic landscape.
Do you need a Knight in shining armour in business?
The latest series of BBC’s The Apprentice concluded recently with gym owner Rachel Woolford receiving a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar and a professional collaboration which should help to accelerate her business and open many new doors for the young entrepreneur.
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