Category: In Business

Ask any entrepreneur what their key challenge is likely to be and the answer will invariably be funding. Whilst funding is obviously vital in turning a concept into a reality it is not in fact the single most important facet, and understanding this will go a long way towards enabling young entrepreneurs to better prepare for their ‘journey’.

In today’s business world most CEO’s expect to be available 24/7 and to work an 18 hour day on average, but Cognitive Neuroscientist and Business Improvement Strategist Dr Lynda Shaw believes that CEO’s and top management are becoming increasingly isolated and are struggling to cope with the pressures.

Lee Maddock, Director and Chartered Financial Planner at Millbank Financial Solutions explains why SMEs across the UK are risking everything by not protecting their businesses against the loss of key personnel…

Union leaders are calling on Government ministers to scrap the so called ‘controversial’ zero-hour contracts.

David Johnson, director of foreign exchange specialist Halo Financial, explores the financial considerations when conducting business internationally.

After recent research revealed that only 34 per cent of those asked were able to accurately describe what affiliate marketing is, Optimus Performance give us their top 10 tips to consider when investing in affiliate marketing.

It is an interesting point that we always end up speaking about keeping the talent we have got, but what about talent attraction. How do we go about finding the best people in the first place yet alone keeping them.

“How do I get to the top of Google?” It is the number one question I am asked! And the answer….well, it’s a combination of a lot of things: it’s patience, a little trial and error and a lot of hard work.

Finally, we are able to celebrate the first realistic green shoots of economic recovery. What does this mean for businesses who want to be the winners in the growth race?

Proper prior planning prevents poor performance. It’s a saying that the military loves.

What’s your definition of spam email? You better take a good, long look at how you define it or be prepared to lose customers.

James Malia, managing director of P&MM Employee Benefits, explains what is on offer to help companies keep their best staff from moving on, and why they should be investing more in employee benefits.

Are you an employer? Then this article is essential reading for you, because a considerable change is underway that will have a large impact on all businesses that employ workers in the UK.