While still in its infancy, the connected world in which we live is changing lives and industries at an astounding rate.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Which social media site says the most about who you are?
It is no secret that employers often check social media profiles of candidates, but which site says the most about who you are?
Five facts every employer should know about the candidate experience
Whether it’s keeping candidates guessing as to where they are in the application process or simply neglecting to acknowledge their application, some employers are unwittingly leaving candidates with a bad impression – and it’s taking a toll on their business.
Will co-working work for you?
Co-working, hot-desking, collaborating, work hubs – there are many terms to describe the modern concept of shared office space, but will it work for you?
Do you really need a business plan?
“There is only one thing worse than writing a business plan. It is getting someone else to write it for you,” Bill Morrow of AngelsDen explains why business plans are not always the way to go.
Overcome the midday slump
Doing your best work requires focus and energy. But it’s hard to stay focused for an 8-hour stretch.
CMO to CCO: Why the customer is still king
A recent list of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Marketing, Media and Tech had a startling omission: not a single CMO made the shortlist.
How the use of data can take a sports and business team to the next level
With summer upon us, the football season takes a few short weeks off before the hysteria will return in early August. That other great sporting rivalry, when England takes on Australia at cricket, will occupy the back pages for a while, and perhaps even the front if England does particularly well. Or badly, for that matter.
Why women make successful franchisees
With women proving that they are a driving force when it comes to running successful franchisees, many franchisors are now actively targeting females when it comes to seeking new operators for their companies.
10 tips for reputation management
Often mistakenly associated only with negative publicity, reputation management should be a key part in every company’s communication and marketing strategy.
9 ways to not get media coverage
What does it take to rub a publication up the right way in order to get them to publish your masterpiece of an article? Or, more importantly, what does it take to rub them up the wrong way?
Why an idea is just the start
Anyone with a good idea and adequate common sense can start a business, but establishing and growing it is another matter.
Why downloading Todoist should be on your to-do list
Following on from our list of the top ten business apps last week, we look at how and why task manager app ‘Todoist’ will be forcing its way on to the next list.
How to take a holiday without abandoning your business
Taking a break from work can be a great way to recharge your batteries. But if you run your own business, going on a long holiday can also be a daunting prospect that makes you feel like you’ll be abandoning your work by taking some time off.
What sport can teach your business
Sport as an industry if one of the biggest, generating millions of pounds worth of revenue through tickets, merchandising and all sorts of sales. However, the business set up of a club might not be what you need to draw inspiration from as a business owner or employee. Instead, how can what happens on the pitch change the way you work in the office?
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