The Office’s David Brent always tried to ‘provide the laughter’ in his workplace. Although it didn’t often work, perhaps he was onto something?
Month: March 2014
The Budget 2014: Entrepreneurs Reaction
With the budget finished for another year Business Matters finds out what entrepreneurs really think.
Key points of Budget 2014: At-a-glance
Here are the key points of Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget.
Two thirds of UK freelancers demand greater support and recognition in 2014 Budget
A third of freelancers want more support for home-based workers and a third want more government recognition
Will post-production software revolutionise advertising?
Matt Jones, Media Director of Advertising agency, Studio Tri explores the technology, and what it means for brands.
The Pygmalion Effect: success is a self-fulfilling prophecy
We all have great ideas. And we often need the help of others to let them shine. But getting people to support our brainchild is easier said than done.
Unemployment falls by 63,000
Good news from the Office of National Statistics on employment levels.
Plenty of dynamic growth stories amongst East Midlands SMEs
Well at least all the major British political parties can agree on one thing – the need to rebalance the UK economy away from its over reliance on financial services in London towards a revival of manufacturing industry in the regions.
Osborne ‘to support resilient economy’
George Osborne is to set out his plans to support a “resilient” economy in the Budget, focused on boosting economic security and aspiration.
Recruitment perhaps the heart of possible success
Lara Morgan, who famously took all her staff to Barbados to celebrate Pacific Direct’s first £1million profit, talks to Business Matters about the importance of getting your recruitment process right.
UK SMEs spending a third of their working lives unpaid
UK freelancers and small businesses are not getting paid for a third of the time that they actually spend working, according to the country’s market-leading online accounting system provider.
The vital importance & value of people
Lara Morgan, who famously took all her staff to Barbados to celebrate Pacific Direct’s first £1million profit, talks to Business Matters about the importance of people in your company.
Why you shouldn’t ask if leaders are born or made
Are leaders born or made? When posed to executives or HR professionals, the vast majority say that leaders are made; that is, leadership is something one can learn. Yet researchers have found traits, such as extraversion and intelligence, which differentiate leaders from others.
The funding injection driving cutting edge innovation in the West Midlands
Securing the right funding can help turn an entrepreneur’s business dream into reality – whether that’s simply getting a company off the ground or expanding an existing operation.
Make or break Budget
Budget must focus on investment, exports & energy says CBI chief