World-class customer service? Pah!
Somewhat fraught day as I need to be out all morning and left hand is out junketing it up at a networking and cricket do all afternoon.
CBI calls for more A-level maths students
Record A-level results have been released to the usual criticism that the education system isn’t tough enough. However, the CBI’s more concerned about the low number of students taking maths.
How Jason Roberts slayed the Dragons
Jason Roberts had the uncanny experience of watching himself on TV last night. "I thought, ‘Who’s that guy’," he jokes. But when both Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis put their offers on the table, it was riveting viewing – and deja vu – for the tech entrepreneur.
Alan Sugar: Government “scandalously neglected” apprenticeships
The Amstrad entrepreneur and star of The Apprentice has spoken out about the government’s lax approach to apprenticeships. Bet Gordon Brown’s regretting that knighthood now…
Farewell family firms?
New research has revealed a swing away from setting up traditional family businesses, made up of parents, siblings and offspring, in favour of husband-and-wife teams.
Paton hits competition for six with Ashes involvement
No matter how England fares in the final Ashes test at The Oval, one guaranteed winner from the series with Australia is Cardiff businessman Rob Paton.
Corpdata’s marketing scheme to revive the economy
A Devon-based marketing firm is doing its bit to kickstart the UK economy by offering to give every company in Britain 200 free direct marketing contacts.
Absolut nonsense
No, that’s not a typo. The vodka company is suing the recently-renamed Absolut Radio for alleged trademark infringment. Er. It’s a "radio" station, guys. No-one’s going to call up Christian O’Connell and demand a martini. Well…