In study after study, strategic thinkers are found to be among the most highly effective leaders. And while there is an abundance of courses, books, articles and opinions on the process of strategic planning, the focus is typically on an isolated process that might happen once or twice per year. In contrast, a true strategic leader thinks and acts strategically every day.
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Limit the Time You Spend on Email
Many of us resist the idea of limiting the total amount of time we spend on email. Instead, we allow the volume of email we receive, and the number of messages that require a response, to dictate how much of our day goes to the endless cycle of send and receive.
Wrongful Trading v Insolvent Trading
Which is the unlawful act that you need to watch out for?
How to Write a Covering Letter
No one likes job hunting. Scouring through online jobs boards, spiffing up your résumé, prepping for grueling interviews — none of it’s fun.
Crucial Marketing Priorities for Your New Business
Follow these fundamentals and you are sure to set up your business for long-term success.
The power of the crowd fuels business growth
With the British economy on course for recovery, it seems to be sparking good feelings amongst the British businesses.
Bringing Creativity Back to Your Culture
All too often, entrepreneurs build companies that stifle the very creativity they need. Here’s how to get that creative spark back.
Free Enterprise Nation membership for Toshiba SMB customers
Toshiba UK is expanding its Toshiba Recommends programme for SMBs by offering a free three year membership to Enterprise Nation, an online hub and community offering support to businesses and entrepreneurs.
SME war for talent
There have been so many indicators published about the economy that it is hard to ignore the evidence, should you wish to, that the economy is on the turn and growth has finally begun.
Why Gossip Is Good
New research reveals gossip can actually make us nicer people.
Top ways businesses can be innovative
Graham Ewart, Managing Director of Direct Healthcare Services, gives his top tips for SMEs looking to be innovative in 2014.
The Truth About People
Doing well in business comes down to understanding people–your employees, coworkers, and customers. Know these truths and you’re off to a good start.
Sparking Employee Passion
Passionate employees are not born, they are made through thoughtful leadership. Here are three ways in which you can help bring the best out of your team.
Ten things that will make you more productive
Xenios Thrasyvoulou, founder and CEO of PeoplePerHour gives his top tips for getting more productive
If You’ve Just Taken Over a Team, Let Underperformers Go
The best way for a manager to be successful is to build a top-notch team. But when most managers take on new positions, they hesitate to act quickly in replacing poor performing incumbents.