The entrepreneur and star of ‘Dragons’ Den’ has committed her support for this year’s launch of ‘BOB: Best of Britannia’ – a brand statement event which will showcase iconic and emerging British companies that design and/or manufacture in the UK.
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Advice on keeping cash flow going over the summer months
As many people look to escape some of the wettest weather on record the ICAEW has provided some helpful tips for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) on how to cope while staff are away.
Reputation Management
Often mistakenly associated only with negative publicity, reputation management should be a key part in every company’s communication and marketing strategy.
How SMEs can boost their business with an injection of fresh ideas and talent
SMEs are being touted as the saviours of the British economy and with Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group recently stating that Britain’s growth is going to come from SMEs, who now account for one third of UK gross value added – this view is becoming firmly ingrained in the heads of many politicians, analysts and the media.
Businesses stocking up: London’s firms take steps to reduce deliveries during Games-time
New research shows the majority of businesses in central London and around Games venues are considering ways to reduce deliveries during the London 2012 Games, while TfL continues to work closely with more than 24,000 companies to help them plan.
Developing a culture of innovative thinking keeps customers happy
Alastair Kight, Managing Director of GRITIT, the UK’s leading winter risk management specialists on customer satisfaction
Do you suffer from square peg syndrome?
I believe wholeheartedly in stepping outside of our comfort levels. In fact, I believe that comfort zone, when seen as a dot in the distance, is a great marker of how much we’re willing to push ourselves towards the shiny stuff we want. However, there’s also the issue of being a square peg in a round hole and in trying to batter ourselves into shape to fit, we have a tendency to knock our confidence levels.
Top 3 bad mistakes entrepreneurs make
No one said starting a business would be easy. But don’t make it harder on yourself by making these stupid mistakes.
What can we learn from The Queen?
Some people are born leaders, some achieve greatness and others have greatness thrust upon them. With a powerful combination of heritage, natural born leadership skills and royal lineage, the Queen represents the pinnacle of power.
Working parents in the holidays
Jennifer Grant of Gravitate HR on how employers can support working parents during the school holidays
How to sell your business without getting into ‘Dire Straights’
Recently appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at the British Library, a role previously held by the late Dame Anita Roddick, and using his extensive contacts around the World, Stephen Fear intends to help fledgling British businesses evolve into major enterprises. Here he talks about selling your business.
Business owners patience runs out as the week progresses over bad debts
If you are a late payer on a mission to avoid your creditors, the best days to be in the office are Mondays and Tuesday – the worst – Thursdays and Fridays.
British Library offers £10,000 worth of free business advice to help grow London SMEs
The British Library’s Business & IP Centre is looking for over 100 London based SMEs who are ready to go to the next level of growth, to offer them a free helping hand in the form of a package of business advice and support worth £10,000.
How to successfully pitch your business to a VC
We asked Matthew Owen, Director at one of the UK’s most active private equity houses, Sovereign Capital, who every year sees between 50 and 100 business pitches what makes a successful pitch.
Summer is here
As we approach the middle of the year, now is a good time to start planning and get yourself ready for what lies ahead. Margery McBain of Gravitate HR offers a handy check list of things you should be thinking about over the coming months.
