What sorts of skills do managers really need? You are probably used to tapping into a variety of skills, techniques and competences to manage people, teams and get the most out of them. You probably…
When you are freelancing or running another type of small business getting paid on time is a necessity. Good invoicing forms an important part of the process. If you send out clear
When working away from your normal office, a hotel stay is often inevitable – and that means using the hotel WiFi to stay in touch.
Christmas might be a time for giving, but is it the right time for investing? The view is often that nobody wants to run an equity crowdfunding campaign over the Christmas holidays, because who’s going to invest when they are feeling full of turkey and mince pies and chocolates and…?
Over the last decade, expectations about what an office should look and feel like have radically changed. Much like the shift towards casual clothing at work and flexible working options, the ideal office is quickly…
The Trade Union Council recently suggested that with advances in technology, such as AI and remote systems, a four-day working week would not only help with employee morale, but would have incredible benefits for productivity, the…
If you are running your own business the festive season can feel like something of a balancing act. Afterall, although most people take time off and your customers may be shutting up shop
As of 2016, millennials became the largest generation in the workforce. In 2020, they’ll make up over half of all workers across the globe. In the wake of this shift, we’ve now seen a rise…
In business, the adage “it starts at the top” can prompt an uncomfortable question: “Can the boss finish what he or she started?” Many CEOs and entrepreneurs wrestle with this challenge
Much of the corporate world tends to be driven by a desire for instantaneous results which produce favourable financial returns. Consequently, the principles of ethics in a range of actions and decisions can often end…