Getting a business off the ground brings with it many challenges. And, when it then comes to scaling up, leaders will have to contend with a whole other set of matters. But the hard work is worth it and rewards plentiful.
Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
Why businesses should go for controlled growth
Mario Andretti, the legendary Formula 1 racer, once said the words: “If everything seems under control, then you are just not going fast enough.”
Putting on a brave face: Why marketers have to be inherently more courageous than most in business
Good marketing has the power to transform a brand’s image and reputation, yet so many companies are losing out from ideas and campaigns that underperform.
How to stop procrastinating and start leading
Over the past two decades I have been lucky enough to work with dozens of business and political leaders.
Succession & legacy planning: Can it ever be too soon?
Most of us aspire to be remembered fondly and reverently, having left a positive mark on the world, or the business you have been at the helm of.
AI’s ascent laying the ground for a more innovative, human-focused accounting profession
In the latest chapter of generative artificial intelligence’s meteoric rise, Mistral AI has just unveiled Europe’s response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The team behind the experience
Last month I talked about how the customer experience should be at the heart of what your business strives to achieve.
The dos and don’ts of selling to an Employee Ownership Trust
When considering possible exit routes for your business, selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can have several benefits, but a word of caution, this is not an exit route that can just be unilaterally imposed on your management team.
Top Tips for Selecting a Marketing Agency
Business process outsourcing has skyrocketed since covid, with 48% of companies now outsourcing their work.
How and why gender diversity is KEY for business success
As a seasoned professional in the field of recruitment, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative impact that gender diversity can have on businesses of all sizes.
What does the budget mean for the ever-evolving world of corporate real estate?
With yet another budget having passed by, the economic landscape remains challenging for businesses.
How to show real appreciation in the workplace
With the latest Gallup report showing the UK as having only 10% of workers as being ‘highly engaged’, it raises the question of just how do we show employees how much they’re appreciated?
Unlocking business success with virtual card payments
In a world of struggling supply chains and unexpected economic circumstances – ensuring cash flow and profitability is a top priority for many businesses.
Embracing the pivot: a growing trend on the business landscape
The ability to adapt and change course can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today’s fast-evolving economy.
Accountability is an essential part of running a business, not something to be feared
Taking accountability can seem daunting but is widely considered the moral thing to do, and the same is true within workplaces. To be able to create a workplace where people feel comfortable and willing to take accountability, both good and bad, it is important that businesses foster a healthy and safe environment.
