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Why are the Great British Entrepreneur Awards important?
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the economy. It was therefor no surprise that David Cameron said 'there’s only one strategy for growth we can have now, and that is rolling up our sleeves and doing everything possible to make it easier for businesses to grow, to invest, to take people on'. read more
Big businesses need to play their part to boost growth
Small businesses form the engine room of our economy. Last year, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alone accounted for 47 per cent of private sector employment and over a third of turnover - so there’s no doubt that their success is crucial to economic recovery. If Britain really is to get back on track, I believe we need to do more to help start-ups and small businesses thrive. read more
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Guest Blogging
When it comes to the chance of getting your guest blogging post accepted, like most things in life, there are a few rules involved. I’ve listed some of the main ones here but in your guest blogging adventures you may come across a few others. read more
Where To Find Good Guest Blogging Opportunities
Because everyone and their uncle realises how valuable guest blogging can be, it isn’t always easy to secure a writing opportunity on a site in your niche with a high rating (well, let’s face it, everyone wants a back-link from there so the site’s owner is bound to be inundated with potential guest bloggers). read more
Maintaining business authenticity
If there’s one thing I would stress to budding entrepreneurs when starting their business, it’s that they maintain their authenticity, which you’ll see time-after-time is easier said than done. read more
Flexible force: learning from the Olympics’ legacy and embracing change
If the last year will be remembered for one thing it will likely be the Olympics. And if companies remember one thing in particular from the Olympics it’ll be the fear factor surrounding the disruption the Games could have inflicted to business-as-usual operations. read more
How to make sales on the High Street and beyond
At a time when the High Street is struggling, small businesses are looking for routes to market and the opportunity to meet customers face to face. This is why I believe small businesses have a vital role to play in bringing High Streets back to life, and customers onto the streets. read more
Businesses must overcome 'Generational Divide' to deliver availability
The media is rife with stories of interrupted services and technical hitches; only last year Lloyds Banking customers were unable to access their accounts. The issue of availability, and more specifically keeping information and people connected, will keep many senior management people awake at night, so just how do you get to grips with it? read more
Business on Demand
Over the last few years there has been a dramatic shift in the way consumers interact with businesses. Constant access to an organisation and its services has moved from being a luxury to something taken for granted within the consumer experience. read more
A Failure of Management
At the back end of 2012 a BBC inquiry into the Lord McAlpine affair found that the whole ghastly affair came down to a failure of senior management. Although some people were singled out for their failure, no one got sacked and I can only guess that everything is in suspended animation until the new Director General starts later on this year. read more
