Fred Heritage is the former deputy editor of Real Business sister title Business Advice, and has previously worked as a reporter for magazines including the Global Trade Review. Fred has a MA in international conflict studies from Kings College London, and a BA in politics and international relations from the University of Kent.
On a mission to make it easy for consumers to find the perfect local service provider online, entrepreneurs Andrew Michael and Kai Feller set up Bark.com in 2015. Real Business caught up with Feller, who revealed how to nurture innovation and drive growth at a tech firm.
After sharing his success story with delegates at the latest Amazon Academy event in Glasgow last month, Cheeky Panda co-founder Chris Forbes sat down with Real Business to offer further insights into his company’s progress.
Despite a growing awareness of cyber risks amongst businesses, a lack of knowledge about which bespoke protections are increasingly available to SMEs is threatening reputations and, ultimately, profit margins.
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With the new regulation deadline just a few days away, our GDPR doctor Neil Larkins assures one business owner that the new rules will still allow their team to use online collaboration tools.
The biggest cause of stress amongst UK workers today is financial worry, with most staff admitting to being stressed about not having enough money. New research from Neyber reveals why this may lie at the root of UK’s productivity puzzle.
Independent UK retailers experienced a surprising 8% sales drop on average over the Royal Wedding weekend, as consumers abandoned high streets up and down the country in favour of watching the televised nuptials.
High street bank Lloyds has launched a £100m SME infrastructure fund linked to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
People across the UK are expected to spend half a billion pounds celebrating the Royal Wedding this weekend, with 1.6m SMEs intending to cash in on the festivities.
Across the UK, pubs and bars can expect a rush of business this weekend, as the Royal Wedding coincides with this year’s FA Cup final to set up a day of national celebration for thirsty revellers on Saturday 19 May.
The majority of UK businesses are failing to communicate properly with their younger employees and it’s affecting their workplace morale and productivity, a new survey has found.
The FD’s Excellence Awards have come around once again, celebrating this year’s brightest and best finance professionals and organisations.
With the UK set for a blistering May bank holiday weekend, here are five tips employers need to know when considering the hot weather and their workplace.
