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New research has revealed the investment and growth plans of SMEs in the UK. Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, SMEs plan to spend an average of £321,000 on growth strategies over the next year. One in eight SMEs plan to spend over £1 million investing in growth.
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7 ways to be a great leader

I've always been drawn to and had a fascination for exceptional leaders, particularly in the realm of business. I find myself thinking, "What distinguishes these personalities?"…

A significant amount of new employment legislation is coming into effect in April 2024, all of which will have implications for employers. Here are the key changes you need to know about.    
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A guide to the imminent changes to employment law

A significant amount of new employment legislation is coming into effect in April 2024, all of which will have implications for employers. Here are the key…

The sharing economy is prompting a rethink of business practice. To address confusion, this transformative model is also referred to as the ‘crowd’, ‘gig’, ‘peer-to-peer’ or ‘on-demand’ economy.
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Is the Sharing Economy Relevant to B2B Sectors?

The sharing economy is prompting a rethink of business practice. To address confusion, this transformative model is also referred to as the ‘crowd’, ‘gig’, ‘peer-to-peer’ or…

In 2014, David J Bland introduced a thought-provoking concept via Twitter: the Product Death Cycle. It’s become a huge problem that emerges when, despite taking a customer-centric approach and building the features that customers request, products still struggle to hit the mark and companies fail to make revenue goals.
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How companies can avoid the ‘product death cycle’

In 2014, David J Bland introduced a thought-provoking concept via Twitter: the Product Death Cycle. It’s become a huge problem that emerges when, despite taking a…

Being an entrepreneur and working on your first business can be lonely, especially in the early years, so how do you stay focused and on track to achieving your goal of success?
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The lonely road to success

Being an entrepreneur and working on your first business can be lonely, especially in the early years, so how do you stay focused and on track…

It may sound obvious, but it is important to prepare your business for sale to achieve both the best price and a sale process which runs smoothly, with few surprises for either party.
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Selling a business – where to start

It may sound obvious, but it is important to prepare your business for sale to achieve both the best price and a sale process which runs…

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is unashamedly in the air. But what if everything is not as rosy as it seems?
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All’s Fair in Love and Business

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is unashamedly in the air. But what if everything is not as rosy as it seems?

Most entrepreneurs are not good at seeking customer feedback. Particularly during the early stages of their startups or when business leaders launch a new product or service, they are often so focused on developing this product or service that they overlook the importance of customer interaction.
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How entrepreneurs can improve customer communication

Most entrepreneurs are not good at seeking customer feedback. Particularly during the early stages of their startups or when business leaders launch a new product or…

“If your team doesn’t know what good looks like, then it's unlikely they are going to achieve it.”
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The art of leadership in business

“If your team doesn’t know what good looks like, then it's unlikely they are going to achieve it.”

In the intricate world of management, promoting individuals for technical abilities often overlooks the crucial requirement for interpersonal skills.
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Good managers talk but great managers listen!

In the intricate world of management, promoting individuals for technical abilities often overlooks the crucial requirement for interpersonal skills.

Welcome to: "So You Want to Be a CEO," where each month, Gareth Lloyd will delve into the world of business leadership and scaling enterprises
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Scaling a business – 7 tips for success

Welcome to our exciting new series, "So You Want to Be a CEO," where each month, I will delve into the world of business leadership and…