Category: Opinion

There is what may be called a “natural law”, known by various names such as “Murphy’s or “Sod’s” law which states a simple observation that if anything can go wrong – it will.

In this election opinion Paul Jones, on behalf of the entire and united editorial team of Business Matters sets out why a Conservative vote tomorrow is the right one for business.

Do you feel like there are never enough hours in the day?

Kevin Uphill, chairman of mergers, acquisition and strategy specialists Avondale, looks at management versus strategy and whether business owners should be more focused on the long-term goals and how they can better regulate their efforts to achieve lasting growth.

In this month’s column Corporate PR expert Johnny McGinley outlines why he believes a deeper more strategic approach to sentiment analysis is needed.

When the first four episodes of the new series of blockbuster TV show Game of Thrones were leaked ahead of its global debut, it was a timely reminder of just how difficult it is to secure sensitive data and intellectual property as it passes through organisations and their supply chains.

Sharing the right aspects of yourself at work is an art form, with dire consequences when you fail.

Raise your hand if you feel busy. Keep it up, still, if you think the busyness is hurting your productivity. If your hand is still up, then you should keep on reading.

In his latest article, John Ritchie, CEO of Ellipse, takes a look at internal communications within his own organisation and argues why it’s something that other SMEs should also take time to reflect on.

The news that Pret A Manger has decided to take an alternative route for rewarding customer loyalty is certainly an interesting one, but will it work?

Discounting – it’s a common reaction when sales are taking a dive.

The past few weeks have seen election fever firmly taking hold as the parties look to set out their plans for the next five years.

Small and medium sized businesses will undoubtedly continue to be a driving force in the UK economy.

Apple is renowned for innovation. What makes Apple different from the rest is that the innovation was designed on the basis of the user experience.