With a typically unsuccessful start of pitches, this week’s Dragons’ Den resulted in a triumphant finish that made all the Dragons go nuts.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
What can businesses learn from Olympic coaches?
Over the last few weeks, the Olympic credo – Faster, Higher, Stronger – has been in ample evidence as we have watched British athletes run, leap, cycle, swim and dive to win a glut of medals in Rio.
Is London no longer best in class for business?
Location, location, location; geography has always been an important factor for businesses, indeed choosing the right spot can be the difference between success and failure.
Grow your brain
One of the greatest discoveries in recent neuroscience is the process by which new neuronal cells are created, a phenomenon called neurogenesis.
University Businesses should be forced to tell the truth about graduate jobs and debt
It’s that time again, and like last year and the year before those who have a vested interest in getting bums on seats in lecture theatres – because universities are businesses – are out there telling lies to the latest group of bright young students.
Fraser Doherty: 48 Hour Start-Up
In the world of business there are plenty of successful entrepreneurs willing to help and advise new businesses, though not many that are still in their twenties with multiple businesses and an MBE to their name.
How rural businesses can benefit from apprenticeship schemes
Apprenticeships have experienced a renaissance in recent years, driven largely by government incentives and the increase in university tuition fees.
Motivational Monday Quotes
We’ve got some great motivational quotes to help get you through the week with a positive attitude and optimistic outlook.
The blockchain blockbuster: unlock the benefits for your business
It’s the technology economists are raving about, set to invoke paradigm shifts across the global economic system. With greater efficiency and newfound levels of transparency, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionise the work of countless businesses worldwide.
Dragons’ Den: Tapping out or making your mark?
Last night’s Dragons’ Den was full of rejections, yet a particular pitch happened to make its mark on all five Dragons – but which one?
Perfect Omni-channel Marketing with these Simple Steps
What is omni-channel marketing? Not to be confused with multi-channel marketing which involves several platforms working separately, omni-channel marketing involves these several platforms working together to give a coherent, integrated customer experience.
Work, rest and play: Why creative thinking is important in all areas of life
Mars bars hit a popular note with their slogan: “Helps you work, rest and play”.
Fostering creativity with data
Earlier this year, the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) predicted that growth in ‘data analytics’ will add an estimated £322bn to the UK economy by 2020 and create 182,000 new jobs.
Trump’s plans for the US economy open the door for post-brexit Britain
Based upon Donald Trump’s latest plans to reinvigorate the US economy it looks like I’ve earned my place as an advisor in his administration because he’s been adopting my ideas on tax to boost business in the UK.
Can you claim the cost of Pokémon Go in your business tax return?
If you’ve recently seen a zombie-like huddle of people all engrossed in their smartphones, there’s a good chance you’ve witnessed this summer’s digital craze – Pokémon Go.
