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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
Why I Believe Inspiration is the Key to Business Success
As the co-founder and CEO of Truly Nuts, I’ve learned that inspiration plays a critical role in turning an idea into a successful company.
How can businesses best walk the green walk?
More and more businesses are implementing ESG policies, publishing regular updates on their green activity, and seeking to reassure customers and stakeholders alike that being sustainable is a high priority, and in many cases, this is being driven by a genuine desire to contribute to efforts to save the environment.
Presence & people – key success factors for regional law firms
Regional law firms have big advantages when it comes to communication
Why every startup should do a ‘pre-mortem analysis’
When startups fail, one of the most frequently cited reasons is running out of cash.
Earn outs explained
An earn out is a purchase price adjustment mechanism commonly used on the sale and purchase of a company where the buyer wishes to make a part of the purchase price contingent on the post-completion performance of the company during a period of between 1 and 3 years.
Unlock the power of employer branding to build a workplace identity that attracts talent and drives success
A competitive job market means that attracting and retaining top talent is now a paramount challenge for companies across industries.
Another day, another resignation. Sound familiar?
Of course, employees will often move onto pastures new, whether to broaden their experience, take another step up the ladder or move to a new location. All perfectly valid reasons for switching roles.
Can the rise in re-commerce help create a more sustainable retail sector?
Shopping habits are changing; consumers are increasingly opting to buy or rent used items rather than purchasing brand new.
Working Through Grief: managing your return to work after loss
There is no easy way to return to “normal” after you have gone through a devastating loss. Your feelings are raw and you may have confused emotions ranging from anger to quiet disbelief and allowing yourself time to grieve is very important.
How SMEs can navigate the most common financial challenges
Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs.
Management team incentivisation and selling your business
If you are an owner-managed business but want to maximise sale proceeds at completion (and avoid an earn-out structure) then you need to have bedded-in a new management team ahead of your exit to demonstrate to the buyer that they don’t require you to remain in the business to perform any managerial or sales functions to maintain profitability after completion.
Labour’s New Deal for Working People explained
Labour Party’s proposals regarding employment law because these were set out in Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People
Why is nobody already selling my idea?
Starting a business often begins with a spark of inspiration. There are some of us who naturally find new opportunities in everything we see, we think, “What if there was a solution to this problem?” or “How could this be easier for people?” This curiosity then leads us to innovative ideas and potential business ventures.
Six ways to make your workplace more fun – and the serious reasons for having a laugh on the job
Humans are social creatures. Our DNA is genetically hardwired to spend time in communities, working with others to solve problems, to be creative and to learn.
