It has been a turbulent few years for SMEs. From late payments and gig economy rights cases to economic uncertainty, their trajectory has been far from straightforward.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Regulating Artificial Intelligence: What the OECD’s new guidelines mean for UK businesses
This week the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) formally adopted its Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the first intergovernmental standard on this area.
Debtor Protection – what SMEs need to know
Invoice financier and Optimum Finance CEO Richard Pepler talks about why many businesses are turning to Debtor Protection and the benefits of insuring debtors
Discovering talent during the skills shortage
Rachel McElroy, chief marketing officer of cloud resourcing specialist Cranford Group, looks into what it takes to recruit wisely during an ongoing difficult, economic climate.
What will society look like for UK SMEs in 30 years?
Those working in the technology sector are often, perhaps unsurprisingly, presented with questions about the future and what our world will look like in 30 years time.
Bonanza of UK’s economic shift towards China
The government decision to accept Huawei’s 5G network technology, and the hosting of economic talks with China in June combines with Chancellor Philip Hammond’s endorsement of the Chinese Belt and Road programme
History lessons: business advice from the past that is still relevant today
History lessons: business advice from the past that is still relevant today
The future of recycling – can it solve our waste problem?
Despite our attempts to take responsibility for recycling, the true value of recyclable materials is not being realised.
Royal Baby: Should Harry be doing more to juggle his ‘parental leave’ with Meghan?
While the parents of the new royal baby might be exempt from a traditional 9-5 working lifestyle, having their first-born child will still have an impact on Prince Harry’s ability to fulfil his royal duties.
We lose creativity with age: how to nurture your childlike creativity in business meetings
How does the ability to come up with new, innovative ideas change as we grow older? Childlike creativity is often seen as something we leave behind as we make the transition from childhood into adulthood.
Embracing AI: Where to start on your path to digital transformation
The term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) evokes mixed reactions – from fear of the unknown to excitement about the possibilities this new technology has to offer.
Can we really take the Brexit Party seriously?
When former UKIP economics spokeswoman Catherine Blaiklock set up the Brexit Party in January 2019, she knew that she needed a charismatic person to be the figurehead.
We need to fix the scale-up support missing link
The UK has always prided itself on its startup credentials. London’s tech ecosystem helped 17 companies surpass the $1 billion “Unicorn” status since 2010
Who really works for you?
The world of work is changing and it is now possible to clock in, log on and work from a range of locations, whether that be the local café, an airport lounge or from home.
The cost of doing nothing
2019 is set to be one of the most challenging years retailers have ever faced. The market is flooded with uncertainty – and many retailers appear paralysed by indecision.
