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10 Ways to Find Funding to Grow Your Business
Funding is invariably a problem when you are starting out in business. And then, when you’re starting to establish yourself it’s not unusual to hit another funding gap. When and if you do need funding, here are some ideas to think about.
Using team building days to improve productivity
Team building days and activities are often pitched as a way for staff to have fun and spend time together in a setting outside of work. But you might not realise that they can also be a force for generating greater productivity amongst the team.
The Cambridge Analytica story and what we might learn from it
Facebook is ‘free’ to users because we are the product that they sell to advertisers. But it’s not just about selling us stuff, we now know that it is also about influencing and manipulating our politics. So what can we do?
How to get more from remote staff
If you are going to be employing remote staff it is important that you get as much out of them as possible. This can be done easily, but it means taking a few important steps.
Quick tips on managing your business relationships
Relationships are everything in business. Without positive connections with colleagues and customers most businesses simply will not thrive. So how can manage those critical relationships better?
Is “men only” the Bitcoin way?
The Bitcoin community is overwhelmingly male dominated. Could women be missing out on opportunities or are we right to take a more cautious approach to this volatile market?
How to Find a New Legal Job After Maternity Leave
The legal profession is known for being a hard-driving, long-hours culture. But that is changing. Law firms have come a long way in implementing flexible and part-time working arrangements for existing staff.
How to Get Your Business Ready For GDPR
If you are still wondering where to start, here is a quick guide to getting your business ready for GDPR.
Maternity leave when you run your own business? Heather Baker shares her story
Gal Godot makes an excellent Wonder Woman – she fights injustice, swings her shield, falls in love and saves the day. She might just be a comic book character brought to life on the big screen, but her ambitious to-do list resonates with many women today. That said, embracing your inner Wonder Woman doesn’t come […]
Project time tracking: how to motivate your employees to do it
Project management time tracking will improve your team’s focus, productivity and profits. So how do you motivate employees to participate without them feeling judged or as though it is a waste of time?
Why staff training is more important than ever
Staff training will give your business an edge and help you to attract and keep motivated and high-quality staff. Follow our tips for putting your training aspirations into action
What makes you difficult to replace with a robot or a piece of software?
When you need to cover the ground and set out options, but don’t want to be seen as ‘lecturing’ them. Sreela Banerjee explores the topic of what computers can’t do, and suggests ways to bring these topics up with teenage children, soon to face the economy.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Tolerate in Your Life
You have a responsibility to yourself, your business and your dependants to take good care of yourself. Here are five situations you can’t afford to tolerate.
Mistakes to avoid when starting an online shop
It’s never been easier to start your own online store. But you’ll do better if you avoid these basic pitfalls.
