Real Business

Early adopters of cutting edge technology are one step ahead in disaster preparedness. Here are some tips to mitigate potential problems in the future.

Getting closer to Everyman Legal's listing on Sharemark, James Hunt realises why process engineering is essential for business.

Encouraging SMEs in the UK Midlands to grow and connect across the globe, the Global Initiative awards international thinking with a total £60m worth of funding.

In a high-growth business, being a board member means more than just understanding the company's issues. Jo Haigh knows the ten steps to becoming a high perfomer on the board.

We asked Zendesk founder Mikkel Svane what it takes to build the right customer service culture.

Should the European Commission reject HMRC's Finance Bill propositions, where does it leave British businesses?

Topics: Finance

The lack of initiatives to help British SMEs thrive is a recipe for trouble, entrepreneur Jan Cavelle warns. Do you agree?

Smart young recruits are good for your high-growth business. To find them, it's best to understand their expectations of business life.

Dr Jonathan Milner is an entrepreneur scientist, selling research-grade products to labs all around the world. How has he built up his company, Abcam, into an AIM-listed 325-person business in four countries?

Topics: Sales & Marketing

We're more happy and productive than two years ago - but we're also working more hours than ever before. How do you balance work and private lives in an always-on environment?

Topics: Management & HR

The high street is not dying, but its purpose has changed. The new way to profit for retailers goes through embracing digital as ubiquitous, mobile as the next big thing and customers as users.

If you want to steer your business through challenging times, you better learn better communication skills than the prime minister, says Kate Russell.

Wonga wants to support SMEs through tough times, but the high-cost lender is controversial. Is Wonga for Business really a good place to go to when you need financial help?

A bias against top-level female executives seems to rule. Research suggests that a lack of female-led IPOs reveals a gender-based capital gap.

It is no surprise that 97 per cent of the UK business community sends work-related emails outside of the nine to five working week. But did you know that this "always on" approach is good for you?

Topics: Management & HR