The future of the business model
Like all buzzwords, the “business model” has evolved from something new and exciting to something more mundane and straightforward.
Research
What Brits consider to be sexual harassment
There seems to be a difference in perception as to what constitutes to sexual harassment both between men and women and across the generations.
Top tips on mastering intellectual property
Julie Deane, CEO and founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company and Jeremy O’Hare, relationship manager at the British Library Business and IP Centre, share their top tips on mastering intellectual property so you don’t get caught out.
Business energy doesn’t need to be complicated
Choosing suppliers can be a confusing and daunting task, but Total Gas & Power’s fixed price gas and electricity products are designed to be simple and transparent – so you can get on with running your business.
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Countdown to self-disrupt: The threat of innovation and the future of UK SMEs
Disruption is a term that gets used a lot. So much so that it’s fallen into the category of business jargon. But the result of this overuse is that it makes it easy for UK SMEs to dismiss the reality that underpins it, and that has dangerous consequences.
Most active tech locations: Innovation isn’t a London-based phenomenon
When it comes to lists about innovative tech locations, it’s perhaps unsurprising that London ranks high. However, it’s by no means the only UK city making waves.
“Loyalty as you go”: Capitalising on a new business phenomenon
According to studies, traditional brand fidelity is declining. This is bad news for large, established players. But it’s a golden opportunity for SMEs to capitalise on a new phenomenon… “loyalty as you go”.
Left-handed people make good problem solvers – but face challenges at work
Henry Ford, Nicola Tesla, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg share numerous traits. Not only do they challenge convention, they are also left-handed. And according to scientists, that very fact made them excellent problem solvers.
Our innovation culture needs to change, but not because we aren’t creative enough
Despite dozens of initiatives over the decades, Britain’s innovation culture remains a problem. Great ideas get stuck never making it out of research journals, and potentially great companies flounder because inventors lack the skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs.
The main draws that come with being a business owner
Following February statistics revealing that one in seven workers wanted to be self-employed, City Breaks in Newcastle tried to find out what exactly made being a business owner so appealing.
To sell or not to sell, private equity 101
With inward investment into the UK food and drink industry at a three-year high, and Kraft Heinz’s short-lived Unilever takeover bid fresh in the minds of consumer and FMCG business owners, private equity funding is an increasingly viable option for many fast-growth firms.
Preparing to deliver an Oscar-worthy investment pitch
An investment pitch is a personal interaction, and a potential investor will be looking at you as much as at your idea. But too many budding entrepreneurs focus on themselves (the right clothes, the right hair, the right tone of voice) at the expense of preparing their business idea.
Planning for 2017 when your business is seasonal
When your business is seasonal, planning ahead is crucial. With that in mind, here’s a few tips to get you started this year.
