Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
The Autumn Statement was another list of help for business from the Chancellor. It was all good stuff, but again here is nothing in there for Micro Businesses. The Government can’t do anything specifically for us because we don’t officially exist. The only definition that exists is for SMEs, up to 10 employees and €2m turnover.
We need a new definition.
What makes us, or more specifically me, as impatient as I am? Is it technology or genetics? How does modern technology affect how I expect others to behave?
It’s never too late to go back to school and admit that you don’t know what you don’t know. Because, in the words of John F Kennedy, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”.
How to make the most of the information you have within your business and how to use it to drive growth. The article covers identifying what information you need and how you need it to be presented and offers some suggested actions. Part two will look at how to use this data.
George Osborne’s budget speech promised that Britain would be “carried aloft by the march of the makers” and yet it would appear from the latest Purchasing Manager’s survey that manufacturing activity has declined unexpectedly during July reversing a two year trend. Terry Green, the author, innovator & entrepreneur looks further.
As much as £9 billion pounds could be added to the British economy if SMEs that aspire to grow were able to do so. Key barriers to growth, which need to be overcome, include economic uncertainly, regulation and market demand.
With Global Entrepreneurship Week upon us, we looked back on the recent roundtable discussions between some of Europe’s top entrepreneurs. According to them, the market should be seen as a place of opportunity, offering scope for investment, acquisition and even growth amongst small businesses, despite ongoing reports of uncertain times.
The Government has to look seriously at the knock-on effects of the planned 3p rise in fuel duty. Of course, they have to find ways to increase the income of the public purse to chip away at the country’s huge debts, but they could be shooting themselves in the foot with this one.
Women are better speakers… than they are often given credit for. I have always been a supporter of women and want to see more of them achieve the status of recognized thought leaders in their fields.
Small businesses may be losing out on the most talented employees due to concerns among jobseekers around pay and benefits, according to a new survey.
Social media has transformed the customer service landscape beyond recognition. Two recent experiences have brought the scale of that change home. Here I explore some of the valuable lessons for any business that takes customer service seriously. Actually that should that just read ‘for any business’.
As part of Global Enterprise Week, the children’s party company, Kids Bee Happy is giving away a free Franchise to someone that wants to start their own business but who has previously been held back by lack of resources, or other obstacles in life.
Recent data has shown an alarming number of small businesses in the UK routinely fail to safeguard their intellectual property.
I have just recently taken on the role of President of the Professional Speaking Association London Chapter, and it has been a great time to reflect on the value of speaking in public.
Facebook has become a staple part of marketers diets. Many brands thrive on the thrill of boosting their likes and, in theory, their popularity, with social media hungry consumers.
However, the recent platform changes have really mixed it up and brands are going to have to work much harder to be seen on individuals’ facebook newsfeeds.
