Progress in recruitment is good but more must be done to develop young people in work
Year: 2015
Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group offers potential VC’s menu of strong profits
The business created by chef Jamie Oliver which runs his Jamie’s Italian and Barbecoa chains has appointed Royal Bank of Canada to attract investors with equity firm 3i among those approached
New tax planned for firms that hire workers from abroad instead on Brits
Plans to encourage businesses to hire Brits have been unveiled with a new tax on firms that rely on cheaper workers from abroad
SMEs are focused on global aspirations rather than issues closer to home
UK SMEs are more concerned with the impact of market and political risks on their business than managing the potential internal risks their business faces on a daily basis.
Third of new UK businesses will start life as a pop-up
New research has revealed that almost a third of new British businesses will start life as a pop-up. The research has also found that 11.6 million people want to become an entrepreneur in the next two years, and 29 per cent of them plan to do so by launching a pop-up.
BGF launches largest venture fund for UK businesses
BGF (Business Growth Fund plc) is expanding its activities by launching the largest ever venture capital fund dedicated to earlier stage UK technology companies.
Americans put Telecity in their transatlantic shopping trolley
Britain’s biggest datacentre company has been added to the bandwagon of UK technology companies heading for American hands.
Apple turn up volume in music streaming war as it sound checks Spotify rival
Whilst many media and technology commentators have been openly discussing the prospect of Apple pivoting its iTunes it appears that the tech giant is weeks away from launching a Spotify rival.
HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver expected to announce tens of thousands of job cuts
Up to 20,000 job losses are reported to be on the cards as the chief executive attempts to pacify investors by reducing costs to bolster profitability
Boost your business’ productivity by winning an office makeover
Would your business benefit from an office makeover? Create a Wall are challenging business owners all over the UK to create the ideal office space, by winning a custom wall mural.
Why leaders should coach more often
There are managers who coach and managers who don’t. Leaders in the latter category are not necessarily bad managers, but they are neglecting an effective tool to develop talent.
Do you have the skills to change career?
Twenty years ago, the job market was a very different place. If you were looking for work you would often have a skill you had honed and offer it to a similar employer within your chosen field.
Getting to know you: Glenn Crocker
We talk to Glen Crocker, CEO of BioCity to find out what his inspirations in business are and ask what he would have done differently given the chance.
UK banks launch reviews over ‘corrupt’ Fifa payments
Barclays, Standard Chartered and HSBC are among banks looking into whether alleged corrupt payments passed through their accounts
How to impress anyone in 30 seconds or less
Few things in life will help you more than knowing how to make an immediate great impression. Make note of these impressive habits.