2016
Yearly Archives: 2016
Ten things which could be damaging your creativity
1 Your management style
A global IBM survey from a few years ago found that CEOs rated creativity as the single most desirable business quality,...
How to use gamification to boost sales and engagement
When you sell a product, the biggest challenge is engaging your customer and making them want to buy from you. Without that, there’s little...
Most SMEs are unprepared for further Brexit turbulence
In spite of the uncertainties and turbulence triggered by the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), only a small percentage of SMEs...
SMEs welcomed by Theresa May at No 10 reception
As part of the build-up to the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday tomorrow, 100 small businesses from around the country attended a reception...
SMEs and commercial law: Are my privacy policies private enough?
E-commerce sites have blossomed in the last five years, increasing in number by 11% in 2015 alone. But, while the time to open a...
How to retain trust and motivate your workforce
It has been a turbulent year for business, and one which has caused some to adapt and evolve to survive uncontrollable market developments. From...
Why being your own boss is a winner all round
Starting their own company has made a majority of Britain’s small business owners happier and more determined, according to the findings of a new...
Retaining employees with smarter workplaces
With staff retention a topic in the spotlight, it’s more important now than ever for businesses to stay ahead of trends, ensuring their offering...
Cooking up nicely for Small Business Saturday
Small independent food businesses from around the UK have been featured in a new cookery book published to promote Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Recipes include...
How the UK’s ageing population is affecting SMEs’ recruitment techniques
In almost every conceivable way, the UK's ageing population represents a reason to celebrate. After all, an ever-increasing life expectancy remains one of the...