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Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners

Workers’ wages outstripped the pace of inflation for the first time in over a year in July, helping ease the strain on households who have suffered from an erosion in their real pay.

The Power of No: Why, When and How to Say It

9 May 2025 Columns, Opinion Rachel Watkyn 0 Comments

Running a small or medium-sized business often means navigating a constant stream of demands. From emails requesting your insight to acquaintances seeking introductions, and charities asking for your time or support, it can feel like your attention is endlessly divided.

The Ever-Increasing Need for Employee Routines

9 April 2025 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

As a tech entrepreneur who built my business before, during and since the pandemic, I’ve seen the shift that every business owner and organisation has seen.

America is not the greatest country in the world anymore

9 April 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Business Matters columnist Richard Alvin explores why America is no longer the greatest country in the world, citing the dramatic policy shifts under President Trump’s second term.

The Rural Recruitment Struggle: Finding the Right Staff Outside the City

31 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Rachel Watkyn 0 Comments

Hiring the right staff has always been a challenge for businesses, but for small businesses operating outside major UK cities, the struggle is even more pronounced.

Why is it important to get outside? Practical tips to make outdoor activities part of your daily routine

27 March 202527 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Annaliza Sturge 0 Comments

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.

What came first, the purpose or the people?

24 March 202523 March 2025 Advice, Columns Rhonda Curliss 0 Comments

We’ve talked a lot about purpose, and while it should be at the very heart of your organisation, it’s been long debated what should come first – a clear purpose or the ‘right people’? It’s ‘the chicken or the egg?’ equivalent for business. 

Eddie Jordan made me feel like I knew him: why voices on radio and podcasts move us more than TV ever can

20 March 202521 March 2025 Columns Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Is audio more emotive than TV? Richard Alvin explores how voices on radio and podcasts create deeper connections than on-screen personalities, from Eddie Jordan to Robert Elms.

Kemi Badenoch’s Net Zero U-turn: A Political Play or a Policy Disaster?

18 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.

Thank goodness for Mark Carney: The quiet genius poised to lead Canada

10 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Mark Carney’s measured leadership, global economic savvy, and calm persona make him the ideal next Prime Minister of Canada in this insightful opinion piece.

Sorry Donald, but we are carbon neutral and proud of it

2 March 20253 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

As businesses roll back carbon neutrality under Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ influence, Capital Business Media stands firm.

No-Shows, Ozempic, and the £50 Fee: Restaurants Have Had Enough

1 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.

Effective KPIs for Team-Building and Events Businesses

27 February 202511 March 2025 Advice, Columns Annaliza Sturge 0 Comments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential for understanding and improving business performance.

50 years on from Thatcher’s rise: is Britain broken without her brand of leadership?

11 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades.

Cheer up, Britain! Why customer service really matters—and it’s not that hard to get right

8 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Wondering why is customer service important? Discover how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.

The Four Day Work Week: A Game Changer or Just a Trend?

6 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Rachel Watkyn 0 Comments

The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule.

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