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Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
Intergenerational Learning is Key for Building a Skilled and Engaged Workforce
For the first time, organisations have access to a workforce across five generations, with Baby Boomers working alongside Gen Z.
Finding clarity in your business
Every week, when I take business clinics, eager entrepreneurs ask a wide variety of questions, such as “Should I take Investment?”, “Should I expand into the International market?”, “Should I start employing staff?”, “Do I need to invest in a CRM system?”, “should I hire a Social Media agency?”.
The impact of the attention economy on marketers
Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.
Could Labour’s plan to put VAT on private schools lead to parents ‘Finding Religion’
Ah, the Labour Party, ever the beacon of fairness and redistribution, has yet again graced us with a stroke of genius. This time, it’s a plan to slap a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and top-tier education.
Actions speak louder than words
It’s a well-worn saying but when it comes to leadership, it definitely rings true.
JD Vance as Trump’s Running Mate: A Climate Policy Collision Course?
The announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election isn’t just another headline—it’s a potential turning point with far-reaching implications for both America and the world.
The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs
In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.
Out in the open: the hidden costs of open-source software for SMEs
According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise.
Remaining Authentic as an Entrepreneur
Authenticity is of great importance yet something that many of us are guilty of straying from at times.
How important is trust to you as an entrepreneur?
There are so many different levels on which trust can make or break your business success that maybe it is something you should give more thought to.
Balancing innovation and regulatory compliance for online child safety
Innovation and regulation must work together to foster trust in new technologies. Innovation pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, keeping the industry continuously moving forward.
Tax Policies: the good, the bad and the ugly…
Conservative tax policies pay no regard to the best interest of the country and Labour’s policies are horrendous with no awareness of the social consequences
The benefits of advice
It’s often a challenge working in the insurance industry, because we essentially provide a product that customers don’t actually want to use. No-one wants their pet to become sick, or their house to suffer a flood or burglary, or their business to experience a cyber-attack.
Building a management team – why people are the key to success
“A company is people.” That statement is one of many made by Richard Branson during his career that has placed employees front and centre.
