There is a deceptive misconception in business. Many seem to believe that when someone buys from us we automatically have their loyalty.
Month: August 2014
Why businesses and universities should work together
A common misconception held by businesses is that universities are academic bubbles with little relationship or relevance to the real world.
Businesses Reluctant to Export Despite Renewed Confidence
UK mid-sized businesses are being too conservative in their export ambitions and are not considering key growth markets overseas, even though they are aware of the benefits, new research from Lloyds Bank shows.
10 Qualities of Highly Successful People
What do you need to find and develop within yourself to be successful?
Amazon buys Twitch game streaming service for $970m
Amazon has bought Twitch, a live-streaming gaming network, for $970m, beating off rivals Google and Yahoo.
Early stage business financing: The pros and cons of taking money Business Angels
If you want more aggressive growth and your business has a mid to high potential, it may be time to knock on a business angels door.
Dragons’ Den: The Dragons come face to face with a fellow multimillionaire
There are some true inventors in the Den this episode, including a returning entrepreneur with a new outdoor space saving device, a golfing duo with a new take on the traditional tee, and a designer who has flipped the conventional umbrella on its head.
Dare to change; innovate or die
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.”
10 Signs You Were Born to Be an Entrepreneur
Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Here are 10 signs that you were born with the entrepreneurial spirit.
Confused business owners overlook a capital idea
HMRC’s property transaction report for the first full quarter since the implementation of the 2012 Finance Bill reveals tax relief losses to UK Commercial property owners of an estimated £100m.
The Empires of the Mind: How to Remain Relevant In An Automated World
If the previous Millennium could be defined by innovations created by the means of physical labour- it is most likely that this millennium will be defined by innovations of the mind.
Policy blunders pushing Europe into depression
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends eurozone and says it is hard to manage a currency for 18 states
Use Neuroscience to Remain Calm Under Pressure
The ability to keep your wits in a crisis isn’t a character trait; it’s a skill that you can learn in minutes.
Maximising productivity after the summer break
As employees return from holiday and the new school year begins, business leaders could be forgiven for thinking that they can ease back into their routines this September.
Startup Institute signs instructors from Yelp and Twitter for inaugural London course
Startup Institute, the career accelerator for people looking to work in startups or early-stage technology companies, today announces that it has instructors from Yelp, Twitter and citysocializer on board.