Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Tech companies like Facebook and Google are renowned for having some of the most plush working environments around. Beautifully-designed spaces with lounges, games rooms and food markets are merely table stakes. Snack bars, beer taps, and free massages all come as standard, while climbing walls and screening rooms aren’t uncommon.
Traditionally, empathy didn’t really have a place in business. The pursuit of profits was paramount, with the office of the past an environment where compassion and an understanding point of view had no place. However, times have changed.
According to the latest Purchase Managers Index (PMI) data, the political and economic uncertainty that had marked the first half of the year has been replaced by economic contraction, at least in the short term.
There are various reasons for my less conventional decision to undertake an apprenticeship over applying to University to gain a degree.
How many times have you heard the term Google AdWords, or Pay Per Click (PPC)?
Business classes can only teach you so much about being successful. In the end the very best advice will come from those who have been there and have learned along the way. There are some things you just won’t find in a textbook, and it is these tips that will help to transform your business from one that is just existing to one that is thriving.
The UK’s recent vote to leave the EU has caused shockwaves across the continent, as well as bringing fresh unwanted uncertainty to the British economic landscape.
In between political crises I’ve noticed from time to time that many people in business seem to have some very unhelpful and inconsistent views when it comes to the Apprenticeship Levy, currently due to be introduced early next year.
Passion, perseverance and pulling on the heart strings – all of which was demonstrated within last night’s episode of Dragons’ Den, but did all efforts prove to pay off in the end?
It’s an age old question faced by all women when they decide to start a family. “Can I have kids and still run a successful business?”
Buying a business is a significant step for any entrepreneur. You spend all your time tirelessly researching a company to buy, approaching and negotiating with its previous owners to hopefully securing a sale that both parties are happy with.
Companies across industries can learn from this innovative data-driven industry
Dragons’ Den is a popular TV show that welcomes entrepreneurs to pitch their business to five wealthy investors.
What is turning in to the most exciting season in years took another twist at the British Grand Prix. With defending champion Lewis Hamilton now trailing his bitter rival (and teammate!) Nico Rosberg by just one point, fans are being kept at the edge of their seats.
In the next in this series of articles prompted by the referendum result and our reactions to it, I urge us to acknowledge our fear based feelings in decision making and then to go ahead and make a decision anyway
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