The new productivity culture replaces top-down coercion with bottom up empowerment strategies and HR is at its heart, but what is the dark-side of this shift? Find out more here.
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Networking does not have to be a chore say the entrepreneurs who know how to turn credible contacts into good business. Read more here.
A story on airports with the best customer service sparked our interest. The story brought home the importance of good customer service to brand strategy. If a company does not align customer experience with brand strategy it risks backlash from customers. If a person has a poor customer experience it…
Almost any successful business leader will admit to having seriously benefited from the guidance of a mentor at some point in their journey. No matter what your experience or skill set, an advisor is invaluable to any company. Even Steve Jobs relied on so-called ‘adult supervisor’, Mike Markkula, for his…
An interesting take on the upcoming EU vote from entrepreneur Charlie Mullins… I wonder if the Vote Leave camp would be successful if it had to present its argument to a Dragons’ Den style panel – without any solid foundation to base its predictions on, I know they wouldn’t be…
Today’s drones can scan, map and gather data in ways that once required satellites, planes and helicopters — only available, of course, to big-budgeted enterprise corporations and governments. Now a powerful information-gathering tool can be had for a few hundred bucks. Farmers can conduct crop surveys. Construction companies can monitor building…
Running a successful business and having ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ is no longer only about developing an innovative product that people want. It’s also about creating a dynamic culture, where employees can thrive, be productive and create amazing things they’re proud of. Read more here.
Conventional wisdom says location plays a critical role in whether enterprises succeed. But, choosing where to grow a company is only half the battle, because expanding into new markets is a tricky affair: Entrepreneurs must simultaneously cultivate their niche and adapt to a new consumer base (or bases). Find out…
An organisation’s IT security can be compromised if staff do not follow a strict policy of using strong passwords to access internal systems. Find out more here.
Shopify has achieved a tremendous growth rate in just three years. It exceeded $7 billion in gross merchandise volume, and currently has over 150,000 store owners. Find out how you can achieve similar results here.