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Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
Is it last orders for the traditional office party?
‘Tis the season and everyone in the office is looking forward to joining their colleagues and clients for lots of festive fun at the annual company Christmas party…or are they?
Build trust signals for your brand to unlock next-level trust and loyalty
Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers’ decisions about whether or not to engage with your company.
Why I’m Supporting British Farmers Against Ill-Thought-Out Inheritance Tax Changes
Discover why I’m standing with British farmers against ill-conceived inheritance tax changes threatening multi-generational farming families.
Mentoring is both incredibly effective and versatile, so why is it not utilised more?
There is no denying the extraordinary benefits mentoring provides for both businesses and individuals; from increasing personal confidence and motivation, to establishing a positive work culture, and increasing retention rates within organisations; the positive impacts are endless.
The Reluctant Leader: A Powerful Shift in Business Leadership
In today’s competitive business landscape, successful leadership is often portrayed as assertive, visionary, and highly ambitious. However, an equally powerful yet often overlooked archetype is the reluctant leader.
Business development to bottom line: Turning effort into results!
Let’s assume…you’re a business leader who has worked hard to empower your team to fly your company flag with confidence and absolute clarity on your brand and what you represent.
Could everything you have been told about Britain’s low productivity be wrong?
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news in recent years you will know that Britain has a productivity ‘problem’.
Business Development, dark art to team sport
In today’s competitive landscape, effective business development hinges on your entire team representing your brand with conviction and clarity.
Should you contact an employee on sick leave?
The Employment Tribunal recently considered these issues in the Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs case.
How strong is your business partnership?
Some business partnerships are just meant to be and last for many years, even after the namesakes have long left the business. Think M&S, founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. But not all business founders have as much enduring success.
Lack of Government Support Could See a Significant Reduction in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation plays a vital role in ensuring a strong and successful economy, and therefore, is hugely beneficial to the government.
Perception is your reality
Perception is a powerful force that influences how we view the world and, in turn, how the world views us. Today’s environment is saturated with social media and influencers covering all areas of the market, leading to perception becoming even more critical for a brands success.
5 people who inspired you during the early stages of business development
My business and work combine a variety of disciplines, including professional organising and decluttering, the psychology of people’s relationship to their home, and interior and spatial design. As a result, the range of people who have influenced and inspired me are also quite a diverse bunch.
Why I Am Backing Kamala Harris in the US Presidential Election
I’ll say it straight: I’m backing Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Yes, you read that right.
