Coaches can boost businesses, but choose them wisely
Business coaches can be used to boost company performance at crucial times, but make sure you have your goals in place first.
Don’t have business meetings – leave time-wasting to those going nowhere
In my experience, the most precious commodity in life is not gold, diamonds or even Bitcoin, it’s time – and it shouldn’t be wasted.
The six key principles of angel investment
In 2017, the G20 leaders claimed angel investment should be considered a necessity in stabilising the world’s economies, but there is currently a shortage of suitable investors.
Ten entrepreneurial success tips from Barclays
As 2017 draws closer to an end, Barclays has conjured up some guidance for entrepreneurs seeking business success in the New Year.
Setting up a third company while boosting entrepreneurship in York
While seven million tourists visit York each year, it’s the big retail chains that truly benefit, Joe Gardham is convinced. He believes there’s limited room for small players – and that it’s partly the reason why less than two per cent of university graduates remain in the city.
Collision of cultures: The John Lewis way to manage SME-corporate collaboration
Speaking with John Lewis, Real Business has heard how and why the reputable British retailer has embarked on the process of SME-corporate collaboration.
Where to turn now our startup founder has handed over the wheel
A startup founder brings with them passion, drive, commitment and skin in the game. Ormsby Street’s has departed, and it’s time for others to step up.
A startup cushion: Securing business support while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset
Some of the greatest risks to a small business in its early phases are not the lack of ideas, ambition or market knowledge, but the business basics.
Special one off International Women’s Day OBE shows power of support
Having been awarded an OBE by business minister Margot James, Etta Cohen explains why it has never been more important to move from conversation to action.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car fuelled by focus on staff training and internal promotions
When it comes to employees, Enterprise Rent-a-Car drives staff morale and retention by providing progression through a culture of training and internal promotions, Real Business has discovered.
Creating your own mentoring programme
When it comes to finding someone to help guide your career there are often more obstacles in the way than assistance – so inspire staff by setting up your own mentoring programme.
Give some time to mentoring in schools – you’ll find little that’s more rewarding
Former Dragons’ Den investor James Caan discusses Global Entrepreneurship Week and the important role business mentoring in schools can play in driving entrepreneurship.