Hiring the right staff has always been a challenge for businesses, but for small businesses operating outside major UK cities, the struggle is even more pronounced.
Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
Why is it important to get outside? Practical tips to make outdoor activities part of your daily routine
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.
What came first, the purpose or the people?
We’ve talked a lot about purpose, and while it should be at the very heart of your organisation, it’s been long debated what should come first – a clear purpose or the ‘right people’? It’s ‘the chicken or the egg?’ equivalent for business.
Eddie Jordan made me feel like I knew him: why voices on radio and podcasts move us more than TV ever can
Is audio more emotive than TV? Richard Alvin explores how voices on radio and podcasts create deeper connections than on-screen personalities, from Eddie Jordan to Robert Elms.
Kemi Badenoch’s Net Zero U-turn: A Political Play or a Policy Disaster?
Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.
Thank goodness for Mark Carney: The quiet genius poised to lead Canada
Mark Carney’s measured leadership, global economic savvy, and calm persona make him the ideal next Prime Minister of Canada in this insightful opinion piece.
Sorry Donald, but we are carbon neutral and proud of it
As businesses roll back carbon neutrality under Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ influence, Capital Business Media stands firm.
No-Shows, Ozempic, and the £50 Fee: Restaurants Have Had Enough
Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.
Effective KPIs for Team-Building and Events Businesses
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential for understanding and improving business performance.
50 years on from Thatcher’s rise: is Britain broken without her brand of leadership?
Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades.
Cheer up, Britain! Why customer service really matters—and it’s not that hard to get right
Wondering why is customer service important? Discover how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.
The Four Day Work Week: A Game Changer or Just a Trend?
The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule.
Vital Skills that Startup CEOs Need, Which Multinational CEOs Overlook
Whilst the job title may be the same, startup CEOs face very different challenges to CEOs of multinational businesses, pushing them to make use of skills that many other positions may overlook.
Purpose – buzz word or intrinsic to your success?
It seems to be the word on everyone’s lips…but what does it mean and why should you care?
Benefits of internships in 2025
As a small business owner building my business from the ground up, I’ve not had the option of hiring full-time staff in the early days of my startup. Instead, interns have played a significant role in helping the business grow.
