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Business Success: What’s Luck Got To Do With It?

What role does luck play in the success of a business? Do we make our own luck through hard work or is it down to just ‘good luck'? These were some of the questions being asked by Hiscox, in partnership with Royal Institution, at an annual debate to explore the theme of luck versus hard work when it comes to business success, a subject designed to provoke debate amongst the SME and entrepreneurial community. read more

 

Thinking About Buying a Business In Difficulty?

It may be possible to buy recession-hit businesses at seemingly attractive prices. But those tempted to invest in these potential ‘opportunities’ should be wary. read more

 

What’s Luck Got To Do With It?

Last week’s live debate ‘Business Success: What’s luck got to do with it?’ hosted by the Royal Institute in partnership with Hiscox gave light to some interesting opinions from both the panel and the audience members. read more

 

Why is supporting entrepreneurship is so important?

It was recently Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is a yearly initiative taking place in more than 30 countries to encourage more people to set up businesses. read more

 

Web Design Tips (Part 2)

Just because you can do a Google image search and find pictures doesn’t mean those images are copyright-free and available for you to use. You can source images from photo libraries such as Shutterstock.com or iStockPhoto.com for a small fee (although the latter’s prices have gone up since they were bought by Getty images), find something suitable on Flickr.com > Creative Commons, or use your own images. read more

 

Will Ring Fencing Make Banking Safer for Small Businesses?

Research carried out by RSM Tenon has revealed that 65% of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the proposed ring-fencing of banking activities (separating investment banking from retail banking activities), will make banking safer. read more

 

What Comes First: Ability Or Agility?

Being small isn’t to say you aren’t serious. By their very nature, small businesses have been able to multiply and grow thanks; largely due to their agility in responding quickly to market conditions. But, is speed really the key to long-term success? Or is ability more important than agility when it comes to understanding where to invest in your business? read more

 

Government Announces £100 Million Fund For Green Investment And Welcomes New Jobs

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out today how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK. Dagenham-based firm Closed Loop Recycling is announcing plans to double its capacity, creating and safeguarding 100 jobs. This will form the most advanced plastics purification facility in the UK. read more

 

Improving Employee Welfare for a Healthier Business

Physical and mental health problems need swift action; too often problems are left to linger. Companies from start-ups to multi-nationals need healthy and happy workforces — leading directly to increased profits. read more

 

Make Sure Your Business Rates Bills Are Right Now, Before They Spring Forward

As the economy struggles to recover, most SMEs could be forgiven for taking pride in the fact that, despite the odds, they’ve managed to ride the financial wave so far. However, there’s another threat on the horizon that may well swamp those businesses already struggling to stay afloat. read more