Yearly Archives: 2016

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It has been a turbulent year for business, and one which has caused some to adapt and evolve to survive uncontrollable market developments. From...

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...

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...

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...

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...