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.
Several national media outlets are reporting a leak of UK Chancellor George Osborne’s forthcoming Budget speech in which he says that driverless lorries are to be trialled on the UK’s roads. Read more here.
Bullying is estimated to cost the UK £17bn a year, and Acas research suggests it’s not improving. But maybe job insecurity plays a greater role than we think http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/17/workplace-bullying-cost-uk-acas
With the proliferation of e-commerce platforms and increased competition in the digital retail space, having an effective automated customer communication strategy is critical to boosting brand engagement and increasing customer retention. Read the rest of this article
If someone leaves Bill Tomasi’s garage door open too long, the door opener sends him an e-mail. Recently, Tomasi’s new car also sent him a note: Time for an oil change. One hour later, the dealership e-mailed him a coupon for exactly that service. “It could be a coincidence, but…
According to the latest economic outlook report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), labour productivity in the UK remains ‘muted’ and would benefit from further gross fixed investment. There are a number of ways to boost productivity at a foundational level. Read more of this article
There’s a lot of science behind why change is so hard. But we shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves; a large part of it is human nature. While what separates humans from many other animals is our frontal cortex and cognitive abilities, we still have an innate ability to follow…