Cash is no longer king. How to keep the pace and thrive as a small business in the UK. Business Insights Sarah Harvey leads the Square team in the UK. Square was founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey and launched in the UK in March 2017.
When it comes to direct selling, what do you imagine? Business Insights How about work life balance, variety, a good income and more?
New research reveals the power of persuasive labels Business Insights A unique psychological study from Avery UK has revealed just how much labels really matter when it comes to consumer decisions and customer loyalty.
Universities should be at the core of the Government’s industrial strategy Business Insights The Government must put universities at the core of its Industrial Strategy to deliver the innovation,
What is a psychological contract - and the benefits of employee engagement in creating one Business Insights Valuing the views and contributions of its employees is an important notion for any business or organisation.
Is the pensions industry geared up for cyber-attacks and GDPR? Business Insights Robert Palmer, Partner at pensions specialist Quantum Advisory in Birmingham, looks into the increasingly important role of cyber security in the pensions industry:
Brits Busy Building As Basements Are In And Conservatories Are Out Business Insights Basements soar in popularity, especially in London, with a 183% increase in planning applications over five years
Social media ‘bragging’ spilling out into workplace communications claim experts Business Insights Social media has been blamed for the growing trend of office workers using out of office emails to brag about their summer holidays,
Cultural experts warn the rise of emojis should be a concern for global business Business Insights Not everyone reads a smiley face the same way despite the release of The Emoji Movie.
One In Four Parents Have Had To Move House To Be Within Their Desired School Catchment Area Business Insights Families are prepared to spend an extra 12 per cent for their chosen school catchment address, adding £26,800 to the average UK property price.
A World of Opportunity Business Insights At this time of great opportunities for businesses looking to grow, and with the spotlight falling on export,
Demand Remains Robust For Uk Manufacturers – CBI Business Insights The latest monthly report from the CBI showed that manufacturing firms are reporting that order books were robust in August,
Businesses warned: UK Data Bill may be just the tip of the data protection iceberg Business Insights Businesses are being warned there is a definite trend towards ever-greater legal requirements over how data is stored and collected – and it can no longer be ignored.
Are you a job-hopper? Business Insights In todays uber-flexible job market millennials are on the move, recent research shows that more than half believe it is OK to stay in a job for less than one year.
Managing your Small Business Finances Business Insights Among the major challenges facing the new business owner money concerns tend to top the list.
Ten ways to handle a workplace conflict Business Insights Conflicts can be inevitable in office environments, so when a heated argument does break out it’s important to resolve it as quickly as possible.
Managing debtors - Top Tips to get paid faster, more often Business Insights Cash is king. There are no two ways about it. In the current climate, when economic and political uncertainty are weighing heavily on the minds of business owners,
Securely Transforming the Future Business Insights GDPR is fast approaching and will transform business operations, with extremely hefty fines being dished out to any business not fully complying with regulations.
5.1m Brits are ‘over-educated’ for their jobs - a third more than a decade ago Business Insights UK productivity held back as employers fail to make use of employees’ skills
Why your marketing needs an Avatar (or why every marketer needs to think about lawnmowers) Business Insights Marketing isn’t cheap, so it’s understandable that business owners look for value for money
Four steps to developing healthy and productive employees Business Insights While it’s important for people to actually show up to work, there’s no guarantee that they’ll be super productive once they’re at their desks.
Lost in Translation? Business Insights If you’re doing business internationally, the ability to communicate with your target audience in their native language is critical to your success.
What you need to know about new rules governing your business’s data Business Insights Data protection is a hot topic just now, and you’re going to hear a lot more about it over the coming year.
Are your customers being forced to contact your competition? Business Insights Far too many companies annoy and frustrate their customers before they even communicate with them.
The CBI calls on Businesses to Ban the Jargon. Business Insights Fresh insights on what people think of the world of business show they value job creation
Conflicted consumers are loyal, but always looking for a deal Business Insights Half of consumers tend to remain loyal to brands they like, but the vast majority still spend time researching
Interview Do’s and Don’ts Business Insights Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s a role that you really want.
Develop your vocal variety and hold your audience’s attention Business Insights If your voice is a pleasure to listen to you’re more likely to hold your audience’s attention.
Boosting Social Mobility Could Raise GDP By £39 Billion Business Insights Just a small improvement to social mobility in the UK – bringing it up to the western Europe average
A worker’s guide to office etiquette Business Insights Remembering to make your colleagues a drink, keeping the noise down in the office and being punctual are some of the most important pieces of office etiquette all staff need to know.
Export Success Business Insights Export success can be a vital factor in growing your business and is also seen as key to UK growth overall, but it can be difficult for those new to exporting to know where to start.
Get the Most from Your WebSite Business Insights In just a few short years we’ve reached a point where it’s rare for a business of any size to be without a website.
6 Ways To Beat Procrastination Business Insights Whether it’s completing a project, everyday chores or finishing off something at work, most people are prone to procrastination
10 Ways to Implement a Workplace Culture Business Insights Research has shown that a good workplace culture can increase staff motivation, engagement and, ultimately, profitability for a business.
I Quit! Business Insights Quitting your job can be a big decision to make and the latest research from the UK’s leading independent job board,
Top 10 tips for managing stress in the workplace Business Insights It's Friday…and you are going on holiday! Hoorah!
How to Get the Most from Your Team Meetings Business Insights Are you getting the results you want from your meetings and training?
Help your Business Grow and Evolve Business Insights Remember that the 6 most expensive words in business are “We’ve always done it that way”
Should we Design our own Jobs? Business Insights Research from across the international evidence base - from an initial pool of over 4,000 studies - reveals which practical actions in the workplace are effective for improving wellbeing and performance - and which are not.
Ten Top Tips to Beat Brexit Business Insights With the trigger finally pulled on Article 50, international delivery specialist ParcelHero reveals 10 tricks of the trade that will beat the imposition of duties and VAT.
High Net Worth Marketing, a tailored approach Business Insights The word exponential is often used to describe the pace of technological change which has come to define the world we live in.
Print is Alive and Well. Business Insight To paraphrase Mark Twain reports of the "death of print" have been greatly exaggerated.
Workplace wellbeing – a no-brainer for SMEs! Business Insights As a business owner I know first-hand the pressure of working under a relentless stream of initiatives and new legislation.
How to Avoid Growth Business Insights Many businessmen are satisfied with the level of business they maintain and prefer not to be burdened with the issues surrounding growth.
It’s time to really put the customer first Business Insights Terry Kendrew, Managing Director at Bristol based Impact Fork Trucks Ltd, challenges the Material Handling Industry to refocus its priorities and to make the brave changes necessary.
Has Hot-Desking Had Its Day? Business Insights Is it time to de-bunk some of the received “wisdom” on optimising our office space?
Will I be affected by the Apprenticeship levy? Business Insights A recent employer poll by City and Guilds had highlighted a staggering number of potential Levy paying employers who still do not know anything about it.
Helping you connect with the world Business Insights If you’re doing business internationally, the ability to communicate with your target audience in their native language is critical to your success.
Telematics and Your Duty of Care Business Insights Since its introduction telematics has largely been regarded as a tool for recording where vehicles are and how long their journeys have taken.
Is a Serviced Office the Answer? Business Insights You have done the research; you have developed your product, tested the market and refined your offering, so what next?
Salary Sacrifice and the National Living/Minimum Wage Business Insights Kirsty L. Swan LL.B (Hons) Principal Solicitor Swan Craig Solicitors highlights some contradictions in the national Living/Minimum Wage provisions.
It's time to talk about technology Business Insight Technology is a part of our daily lives, and it’s also part of the day-to-day in business.
Why launching your new website is just the beginning of your online marketing strategy Business Insight Launching a new website for your business is a great kick-start to your online marketing strategy, especially if you’ve gone to a lot of trouble making sure it’s well designed, responsive and populated with useful, engaging content.
When the going gets tough, the tough get marketing! Business Insight If you or your management is considering cutting or eliminating marketing programs because of tough times, think again!
Placing Britain firmly on the exporting map Business Insights Clive Higglesden is head of trade product for Lloyds Bank Global Transaction Banking
The cyber security layer cake Business Insight When hackers hijacked the electrical systems of three major Ukrainian power distributors back in December 2015, over 230,000 people were left without power for several hours.
Supporting Growth Business Insights It is a fact of life that any successful and well run business is going to grow and expand over time – both in terms of staff numbers, the demands on the business and most importantly of all, turnover and profit.
Drive Efficiencies and Cut Costs Within Your Materials Handling Fleet Business Insights People may not know it but Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) is arguably the most important part of the supply chain; it’s the glue of British industry.
The Importance of Good Mental Health in the Workplace Business Insights Elaine Woodward, MSc, Dip SW and Mental Health First Aid trainer advises that one in four adults are affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives, and recommends managers being trained to recognise and cope with the symptoms.