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Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Managing Stress in the Workplace
I get the feeling that the “Stress” word gets thrown around rather too much these days. Am I saying that I don’t believe there is more stress around? Am I saying that I don’t believe all these articles that say workers are more stressed than ever before? No I am not.
Why it is so wrong that only the little people pay taxes
Norman Burden CEO of True North Human Capital looks at the thorny issue of paying corporation tax. Should big business be allowed to use methods of managing the sums owed not open to smaller companies?
Can you spot a zapper from a sapper
Whilst researching for our Resilience development program, and also when reviewing our Motivation section in various parts of our courses, I picked up a great book and re-read it, cover-to-cover in an evening.
When to take a back seat in your own business: A founders guide
An entrepreneur can become an inhibitor to growth for a company past the start-up phase. It may be time to disengage.
5 workers that can ruin your day
Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer is wrong. Telecommuting prevents co-workers from wasting time and energy.
Be a customer service hero on social media
You don’t need a call center or a team of advisors to provide the best customer service to your customers. All you need is a Twitter account and a mobile.
Adapting to survive: an optimistic approach to low business confidence
According to recent research, confidence among businesses has fallen to its lowest level in 21 years.
The UK must increase its exports, says Chase Vodka & Tyrrells Crisps founder
The UK used to export goods and services in line with its relative size in the world economy but no more. That needs to change quickly to prevent the country from becoming an economic has been, said William Chase, founder of the award-winning Chase Vodka brand.
Information management at the crossroads: Is it time for Corporate Information Responsibility?
Information is the lifeblood of 21st century business. It is a valuable resource that, if treated correctly, can provide insight and business intelligence to drive customer engagement, productivity and competitive advantage. It is staggering, therefore, that so many organisations fail to treat their information with the care and respect it demands.
Economic figures just don’t add up
More people are in work than ever before and the FTSE was up 500 points on where it closed at the end of 2012. Yet we are teetering on the brink of a triple-dip recession. Something just doesn’t add up and maybe the Chancellor’s Budget next month might just give us the answer.
The Complexities of standing out in the modern SME market
Organisation and self-marketing are important assets in the world of modern business. Overheads need to be kept at a low, especially in current economic climates. This means involving certain aspects of a business more in other avenues that would have otherwise been explored by other departments. More and more companies are dealing in-house with divisions which would have traditionally been outsourced when previous budgets allowed.
It’s not pushiness, it’s business
Creative business owners who need to push more can be spotted in this one phrase: “I’m worried about being too pushy.” So, here’s something to help console you. If this is you and you hear yourself saying it, you are not too pushy.
How to get the best from your staff – part two.
SWOT analysis too dull? Try the second part of our alternative version – how to improve Workflow.
Bankers want to earn public confidence? Why not take Theo Paphitis’ Dragons’ Den Seat!
It’s a job that comes up very rarely and with it comes a fair bit of recognition. No, it’s not the top job at the Vatican, but one of the hallowed seats in the Dragons’ Den
