Finding employees who have the ideal skill set and the right attitude is hard enough. So when you have got them, you need to hang on to them. In times of business development the risk of losing good personnel is at its highest. In a recent article for Director Magazine,…
“Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people.” Stephen R. Covey, author, educator and businessman When you experience business growth for the first time in your SME, your leadership team needs to be trusted to deliver. But only a strong and positive…
Against the backdrop of political-uncertainly and fluctuating markets, activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector grew more rapidly in April than in the past three years. According to the BBC, The Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.3 from 54.2 in March, significantly surpassing economists’ expectations. Saying that…
The Government is currently striving to create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and while the recent Apprenticeship Levy is applicable to all employers, it is payable only on annual paybills in excess of £3 million, meaning that it will affect fewer than 2% of UK employers. However, initial confusion over…
Investment in expert advice is something that should not be skimped on. While some regard paying for consultancy as an admission of knowledge gaps – or as a low priority expense – Julia Haviland, Managing Director of Brittain, emphasises: “Paying for impartial business development expertise is both smart and profitable,…
Is the UK’s digital infrastructure fit for purpose? The answer, according to Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), is a resounding ‘no.’ At least, not yet. But there are hopes, pinned on Chancellor Philip Hammond, that businesses currently on the back foot as a…
When it comes to business growth, there is a lot to be said for the old adage start with what you know. Many businesses owners are eager to attract new customers without realising the value of the customers they already have and how nurturing those contacts to substantiate lasting business…
March 8 marked Philip Hammond’s inaugural budget as chancellor. According to BBC News, the man himself summarised that the budget provides a “strong, stable platform for Brexit”, but how will the successful businessman’s announcements affect the future of business growth in the UK? The top five takeaways for UK business…
Whether it is Big Data or the Internet of Things, we know that technology continues to revolutionise the business world and aid business growth, but what role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play and how well is it utilised? According to ComputerWeekly.com, in a survey by Vanson Bourne for Infosys, 1,600…
A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that while growth in Britain’s private sector eased in the approach to January, growth remained “solid” going into 2017. According to CBI chief economist Rain Newton-Smith, “Resilience has been the hallmark of the UK economy since the EU referendum….