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….
Entrepreneurs are mildly obsessed with ‘GTD’, explains CafePod co-founder Peter Grainger. That’s Getting Things Done, for the uninitiated. From sleep pods in shared workspaces to adopting the Pomodoro technique, productivity is our number one goal. We want to be the best versions of ourselves in the most efficient way. Find…
More than half of IT professionals are concerned about their companies’ approaches to cloud security, according to a report. See more here.
Corporate giants are facing a devastating blow from the twin fists of innovation and disruptive technologies. These bloated giants are no match for their swift and agile adversaries, and they face a pivotal decision of stick or twist that could determine whether they come up trumps or fold. But what if these…