Eric Schmidt claims UK is ecommerce world leader – and gives tips on how to be a success
According to the executive chairman of Google’s parents company Alphabet, Eric Schmidt, the UK is the world leader in terms of ecommerce.
Embracing the new year: Why 2015 will hardly be missed by Brits
As Terry Wogan used to say “Is it me?” or do you also think 2015 was dull, dull, dull? Here’s the case for the prosecution.
How a CEO of two companies spends his time on meetings
CEO Jack Dorsey often works up to 18 hours a day, but doesn't have a desk at either Square or Twitter.
Tech firms are “destroying the personal lives of employees and getting nothing in return”
The co-founder of Facebook, Dustin Moskovitz, claimed the recent investigation into Amazon's office culture highighted that companies needed to stop demanding much from workers.
A case in point: Stealing from your own charity does not make good publicity
Brianna King, the former president and CEO of the San Diego cancer charity, pleaded guilty to grand theft in September for stealing thousands of dollars in connection to her time at the helm of the nonprofit WishWarriors. Now she has to do the time and it's made an impact on her company.
Lawsuit against fugitive claiming to have 50% stake in Facebook has been thrown out
Facebook has been in for a rough month – after facing two class action lawsuits over its 2012 IPO, a contract CEO Mark Zuckerberg supposidly signed in 2003 has come back to haunt him.
Facebook is to face two class action lawsuits over its 2012 IPO
A federal judge has certified two shareholder class action lawsuits accusing Facebook of hiding concerns about growth forecasts prior to the social media company's initial public offering in 2012.
How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed
At a TED talk in September, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin told a story of how a few years ago he broke into his own house. This led him to come across a system that would keep him calm when he entered a stressful situation.
Top SME design trends for 2016
Designing a logo is just the first step in launching or rebranding a business. From our experience in running an international design marketplace over the past 12 months, here are our thoughts and predictions about the key SMEs trends that will dominate 2016.
Why small businesses should consider entering awards
Business awards are not just for the larger, multinational companies among us. There are so many beneficial reasons to enter beyond the trophy and title – especially for small businesses looking to build their brand and profile.
Will it be a happy new year for UK retailers?
The Confederation of British Industry recently labelled 2015 a "tough year" for retailers. As the meteoric rise of ecommerce continues and market competition increases once more, an effective marketing strategy is crucial if businesses are to achieve strong sales over the festive period.
The Bank of England lashes out at Barclays’ reform plan by summoning its chairman for talks
It's been revealed that Barclays has been hatching a plan to avoid a potential credit rating downgrade – and the Bank of England isn't happy about it.