Top 25 supply chains revealed
Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its tenth annual 'Supply Chain Top 25', aiming to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts the business world.
How to keep advanced cyber threats at bay
Whether you’re operating under increased risk from advanced targeted attacks, or transitioning to the cloud or mobile devices for the productivity, agility and efficiency these technologies provide, the end result is the same: You need to adapt your security infrastructure in lock-step.
How to successfully partner with an outsourced agency
Ashley Carr, Managing Director, Neo PR looks at how in order to make an agency relationship work, there are a few questions that need answering first!
Online shoppers most attracted by bargains
When asked ‘what factors do you look for when choosing where to buy something online?’ by online market provider Miraki, 49 per cent mentioned price.
Getting customer management right for your business
Social media has given customers more power than ever before and it’s enabling them to communicate with – and about – brands across myriad channels; putting them firmly in the driving seat when it comes to their relationships with the companies they buy from.
Businesses need to prepare for new flexible working rules
From 30th June 2014, all employees in the UK will be given the right to request flexible working from their employer. For many businesses this is a concern, and rightly so.
Third of Brits think daily work should be handled by artificial intelligence
One in three UK professionals would welcome having an intelligent digital personal assistant on their smartphones or other devices to help them with everyday tasks, according to a survey by mobile workforce management company ClickSoftware.
What does it really mean to be responsible in business?
As a hotly debated topic in the news agenda, ‘responsible business’ is term that is often used to identify those that are either environmentally conscious or that give generously to charity; but can responsible business – or indeed responsible leadership – really be summed up as simply as this?
5 things I wish I’d known before franchising my business
Barry Price established Swimtime in 1997 and has grown it to a franchise operation that aims to hit £4m turnover this year. What are the key things he wish he'd known before franchising his business?
Social media: How well do you know your audience?
Social media has become the go-to communications platform for millions of consumers; but how well do you know your followers?
The five most frustrating types of employee
These are my top five of the most draining employees in the market place and I have worked with all of them in my time, says Jan Cavelle.