Business Tips

• 05 March 2013
• Author: Emma

For today’s article, I would like to discuss a management initiative which often receives low priority in organisations today when actually it holds great value especially during times of change and uncertainty. Employee engagement refers to the willingness of employees ... » Read More

• 02 May 2012
• Author: BeckyAshton

So you’ve decided to set up on your own and think you’ve got a good idea but how will it make you money. Setting up your own business is anything but easy, the hours are long, everything takes longer than ... » Read More

• 12 December 2011
• Author: TheBusinessBard

Let me start with a confession, just so you know where I stand on this. I am passionate about presenting and public speaking. Whether contributing to a small group discussion or presenting in a large auditorium; I love it. I ... » Read More

• 05 December 2011
• Author: Emma

Whatever stage your business is at, whatever type of business you run, whether you currently have existing staff or not, staff are a vital part of any business. Your staff are the ones who promote your business, who establish customer ... » Read More

• 22 November 2011
• Author: TheBusinessBard

If you need your fix of BBC’s The Apprentice, then maybe the current series of Young Apprentice will keep you going until next year? Like it or loath it wherever I’ve worked, networked or met up with other business people, ... » Read More

• 15 November 2011
• Author: Emma

Taking on a premise for your business is a big step. Whether you are buying an additional premises or looking into setting up your first premises, it is a substantial investment involving several stages and raises some questions. For example, ... » Read More

• 11 November 2011
• Author: TheBusinessBard

Where’s your Business Plan? Do you know? Think before you answer! Such a crucial document; arguably the lifeblood and backbone of any business. Whatever it’s called not only should you have one but you should make sure it’s up to ... » Read More

• 19 September 2011
• Author: Emma

In the constantly changing world of business today, technology is growing to be more and more influential. Our topic today involves looking in particular at the various methods of putting your business online, for example, introducing a corporate website or ... » Read More

• 03 August 2011
• Author: Emma

What is a business without people? Can it really be classed as a business? What use are premises, inventories, business plans, strategies, technologies, etc, without people to execute them? Essentially, people are the heart of a business. They bring the ... » Read More

• 01 August 2011
• Author: Emma

Are maths and finance not your strong points? Do you not know your balance sheet from your cash flow statement? You could save yourself a lot of stress, time and cash by hiring an accountant. In today’s article, I’ll tell ... » Read More