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The Apprentice – Task One
The seventh series of The Apprentice (BBC One) began last night, and the main news to report is that the title is now completely meaningless. The…
Monday 21 September 2026
Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
The seventh series of The Apprentice (BBC One) began last night, and the main news to report is that the title is now completely meaningless. The…
From fire-fight to calm is a common continuum for many businesses. Over the last two columns I have looked at how to get calm and how…
If your business life seems to be a constant round of fire-fighting, getting calm, fire-fighting, getting calm… and round and round you go then here are…
Ever wondered why some people rise to the top and become so well known for their ideas? Why not look into becoming a REAL thought leader?
The first of a short series on "How to stop firefighting and get calm within your business". This week's article offers some top tips to get…
Small Firms Enjoy Fastest Growth In 16 Years: UK’s small and medium-sized manufacturers grew at the fastest rate in 16 years due to strong demand at…
The government must slash red tape, reduce the complexity of the tax system and check the rise in fuel and utilities prices, according to the Forum…
SMEs in UK slower to adopt cloud computing than Europe’s firms: Small businesses in Britain are adopting internet-based software, storage and communication services more slowly than…
Small businesses across Europe are missing out on new business opportunities because they are unable to respond to enquiries fast enough in a world where customers…
Do you find your mind wandering in long meetings? Could you do with a little more concentration and focus? This article looks at the impact of…
£20m management training fund unveiled to help small business The Skills Minister John Hayes has called on senior leaders in SMEs to take advantage of funding…
In the first of a series of online business masterclasses, join the team live to discuss what the future holds for business success and how to…
There are seven mistakes that business owners often make that can kill their business. This week I am looking at Mistake Seven - staying in your…
Royal Wedding boost for ailing craft businesses. The Online marketplace Notonthehighstreet is expecting a 25 per cent increase in orders for Royal Wedding related memorabilia. The company, which is…
Customer service is king and rightly so. Gordon Jones, a Chartered Marketer and author of several booklets including Successful Customer Care on a Shoestring, explains why…