Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
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.
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.
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.
I’ll say it straight: I’m backing Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Yes, you read that right.
As the leaves turn crisp and golden this October, the nation’s business owners will be bracing themselves for a political event that could redefine their future: the unveiling of Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Labour’s proposed Fair Work Agency aims to bolster workers’ rights, but is it setting up law-abiding businesses for failure? The balance between regulation and business growth is more precarious than ever.
Often misunderstood as a “dark art,” business development is actually the strategic powerhouse driving organisational growth.
Good growth: the interconnection between shareholder and stakeholder value, where social, economic and environmental factors combine to create sustainable change.
In today’s digital age, billions of pieces of content are uploaded to online platforms and websites each day.
For the first time, organisations have access to a workforce across five generations, with Baby Boomers working alongside Gen Z.
Every week, when I take business clinics, eager entrepreneurs ask a wide variety of questions, such as “Should I take Investment?”, “Should I expand into the International market?”, “Should I start employing staff?”, “Do I need to invest in a CRM system?”, “should I hire a Social Media agency?”.
Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.
Ah, the Labour Party, ever the beacon of fairness and redistribution, has yet again graced us with a stroke of genius. This time, it’s a plan to slap a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and top-tier education.
It’s a well-worn saying but when it comes to leadership, it definitely rings true.
The announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election isn’t just another headline—it’s a potential turning point with far-reaching implications for both America and the world.
