Saunas and karaoke: Business customs from across the globe
Each country has a different, yet remarkable way of conducting business – and if you get them wrong, your meeting could be over before it has even begun.
All the small things
The government reckons there’s 1.3m SMEs in the UK. Do the sums and that means they make up 99.5 per cent of all businesses.
Moving offices for the sixth time in 13 years
They say moving offices is a sign of growth and progress, but for Tracy Ebdon-Poole it has not been without its headaches and pressures.
Above all else, business culture must come first
Business culture is a key factor for any business, but how do you go about making and communicating changes at a company turning over more than £50m?
Playing the blame game: The Apprentice’s focus on entertainment could have consequences
The Apprentice makes entertaining TV but doesn’t provide young people with a realistic impression of the real business world, according to columnist Jan Cavelle. She reveals how the show encourages a "me" culture where candidates are often more concerned with their own performance – and blame others when results don’t go their way.
British style of leadership is harmful to business
A lack of engagement among the country’s bosses may be having a harmful effect on British business.