Real Business reporter Zen Terrelonge attempts the tightrope
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Clowning around should be encouraged – as we discovered first-hand at the National Circus
The Real Business team was recently invited to experience a unique team building experience created by the UK’s first circus school, the National Centre for Circus Arts, and came away knowing just how inflexible we were.
This week’s top Real Business stories: The £200m prejudice story and Spurs share trends
A tale of pride and prejudice has led our top ten articles this week, as entrepreneur Alfie Best told us of the hurdles he faced as a gypsy building up a £200m enterprise, while readers were also keen to read about Tottenham Hotspur shares and daredevil bosses.
HSBC’s £10bn SME chest shows alternative finance is integral for small businesses
On the surface, HSBC’s announcement of its largest funding commitment to date for UK SMEs may seem astounding. It is well known that since the financial crisis banks have been lending less to small businesses, hence the rise of alternative finance.
Tea breaks seem to be on par with training in terms of boosting productivity
The UK faces quite a dilemma – research has claimed that despite a productivity crisis, 1,064,598 employees are spending more time on tea breaks than on any form of work-based training. But hang on, aren’t tea breaks good for productivity?
TV advertising isn’t a big brand luxury anymore
You’ve built a solid foundation for your business which has attracted a number of clients through your contacts and word of mouth, thanks to your good work. But where next? How long can the flow of new business last without some calculated investment in marketing?
Argos and BHS should look at small firm innovation when it comes to supply chain
Following poor performance results from Argos and the continuing troubles at British Home Stores, it’s been suggested that the focus for reinvigorating the high street should primarily involve smaller, more innovative retailers rather than large traditional brands.
Firms best supporting British finance leaders make exclusive shortlist
In what marks the 12th anniversary of The FDs’ Excellence Awards, the 2016 iteration of the event will be given a twist – as the UK’s most praised service providers will be named at our inaugural FD Surgery.