Flexible working: Is this the end of the 9-to-5 working day?
With employees working effectively from home, will we start to see the 9-5 working day become more fluid? Business Psychologist, Nelson Furtado explores.
Rapid research radar: Know your market
Research: few words bring such trepidation for small business owners as this one. But with it being key in business growth, here's how to fit it into your already busy schedule.
Why it is important to ask the difficult questions
Will Lovegrove, CEO at pensionsync, looks at why a constant dialogue with your customers is "the" key to a successful business.
Sacrificing short-term profits for a bigger and brighter future
A wise man once said that if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space (Stephen Hunt). Some of the most successful bosses in the world are where they are today because they were brave enough and bold enough to take a risk.
China still has designs on teaming British businesses despite economic wobble
British firms are being urged not to panic about the recent China crisis as there are still huge opportunities to do business there.
UK businesses blame lack of finance for export delays
British firms are failing to fire up exporting plans because of concerns over a lack of finance, the BCC has claimed.
What SMEs can learn from our consumer obsession with supermarkets
As ethically and locally as we might say we like to shop, we all know that supermarket retail remains the easy option for the majority.
6 top tips for carrying out a thorough competitor analysis
Knowing your market is essential in order for you to grow your business. Here are six top tips for conducting a proper analysis of the market and the competition.
What makes a good business plan
You might think you have a decent business plan, but it's probably not good enough to support a sale.