Leadership
Six reasons why you're sabotaging your business (maybe)
You're irreplaceable. You don't want to lose control. You're lacking in focus. What's holding your business back from growing? Could it be as simple as... you? Heather Townsend gives us six reasons why you could be sabotaging your business.
Published 3 days ago by Heather Townsend.
Five tips for selling your business
Selling your business is usually a one-off event. Here are a few tips on making sure you're prepared for selling your business.
Published 5 days ago by Jo Clarkson.
Why I'll never float Pimlico Plumbers
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins tells Real Business why he has no interest in running a public limited company.
Published 6 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
Seven ways to stop procrastinating
How to stop procrastinating and get the job done. Procrastination stops you from growing your business efficiency. Follow these top tips to keep focused on the task in hand. Stay focused!
Published 6 days ago by Heather Townsend.
Ask Timpo: should I get my suppliers to repitch?
Q: One of my peers suggested I ask my suppliers to re-pitch and bring new suppliers into the tender process. This sounds like a great way to improve service levels and potentially cut costs – but is it worth the backache?
Published 10 days ago by John Timpson.
Britain's most iconic inventions
From Dyson’s revolutionary bladeless fan to President Obama’s favourite dog bowl, the British Library will be revealing the top UK inventions of the noughties.
Published 10 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
Ted Baker, the rule-breaker
Are there any business orthodoxies left? I sometimes wonder. Especially after talking to entrepreneurs who seem to take pride in flouting them. No-one is more proud of his multiple heresies than Ray Kelvin. Ray who? The man that is Ted Baker.
Published 12 days ago by Margaret Heffernan.
How to cut your property bill
From cutting VAT out of your rent to appealing against your rates, here are ten tried-and-tested ways to cut your property bills.
Published 13 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
The truth about family businesses
The heavily publicised picture of family businesses being strong on ethics, quality, filial love and long-term principles is, sadly, very rare. Believe me, I would know.
Published 14 days ago by Jan Cavelle.
Sir Philip, spending czar: can he pull it off?
Sir Philip Green has come in for a lot criticism since he agreed to take on the unenviable task of investigating the government's spending record.
Published 14 days ago by Charlie Mullins.
