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Winning new business in 2012
Feb 02 2012
Shaun Thompson, CEO of Sandler Training, explains how growth is possible in frugal times.
Opportunities in chaos
Jan 10 2012
Times of technological and structural economic change can throw up the chance to start a business, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc.
Adapting to the one-second economy
Nov 24 2011
Author Patrick Gruhn shares his vision of why companies need to be able to get themselves in shape to survive the ‘one-second economy’.
Sweat the small stuff
Nov 08 2011
Author Patrick Gruhn shares his belief on why attention to detail is one of the fundamental traits of successful businesses.
Exporting still an option for SMEs
Oct 26 2011
Neil Kuschel, director of sales at DHL Express, says that the home market is weak but opportunities can still be found abroad.
Prepare for the ageing workforce
Sep 28 2011
Dennis Turner, chief economist of HSBC, discusses the implications of an ageing workforce on business growth and the need for workforce planning.
The key to sales – Find the unfair advantage
Sep 05 2011
You cannot underestimate the tenacity of your competition regardless of the size of the competitive business.
Prepare for the Olympics slump
Aug 31 2011
Tracy Ewen, managing director of factoring company IGF, warns businesses to prepare for the comedown after the Olympics trade boost.
Stuck in a recovery rut
Jul 21 2011
The last few years have left many SMEs feeling like ‘rabbits in the headlights’. A lack of confidence in the economy and a perceived lack of available funding means many businesses are static and afraid to grow or seek out new opportunities.
The way the cookie crumbles
Jun 30 2011
Jamie Lyons, co-founder of FundedApps, Adi Gaskell, editor for the CMI's management blog, and Nigel Botterill, founder of Entrepreneur's Circle, offer their views on Wednesday's The Apprentice, in which the teams had to produce and market a new brand of biscuit.
Rock, Paper, Scissors: The new executive decision-making tool
Jun 23 2011
Tony Goodwin, CEO of Antal International, and Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express, offer their views on Wednesday night's episode of The Apprentice, in which the teams tried to sell British products to the French.
The Golden Rule and Other Strategies for Sales
Jun 23 2011
In the current difficult economic times we must all put our best foot forward to try and sell our products and services. So in the name of service, I offer up some ideas to assist in closing the sale.
Green Deal will live or die by trader accreditation scheme
Jun 09 2011
Chris Huhne’s much-anticipated Green Deal should be a wonderful carrot for property owners to transform their premises into more energy efficient places in which to work, but its success is dependent on the government.
Reduce risks associated with social media
May 26 2011
Brands looking to make their mark within the social media sphere need to be aware of the potential pitfalls.
Social networks - friends or foes to UK small businesses?
May 12 2011
Ross Walker, Head of Small Business at internet security company Symantec, discusses the precautions companies should take when using social media.
Bupa for Businesses
We understand that all businesses are different. To help you choose the right healthcare package for you and your employees, call us today on 08457 66 11 15 or alternatively find out more here.
A business credit card with 0% interest on purchases for 3 months*
That’s on top of up to 56 days of interest-free credit**. When it comes to supporting your cashflow, it all adds up to a lot of extra breathing space. Also, by separating your business and personal spend it helps you keep track of your costs and identify areas where you can save money. Find out more today. *From date of account opening. **When you pay off your balance in full and on time each month.
