Are your line managers prepared to manage inter-office conflicts?
CIPD report finds that half of company line managers are not trained or qualified to handle ‘difficult conversations’ or conflicts.
Business management
This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.
CIPD report finds that half of company line managers are not trained or qualified to handle ‘difficult conversations’ or conflicts.
Business management
Business management
William Forshaw discusses the challenges of growing his leather goods company, from navigating Google algorithm changes to bouncing back from laying off staff.
Business management
Adam McGiveron explores the possibility that a trade agreement may not be reached within the two-year timeframe and calls for businesses to take action now to mitigate their risks.
Business management
Adam Tavener and Ian Cass examine the areas small business owners should be looking at in regards to their retirement/business planning.
Business management
Small businesses are often in a position to innovate – they just need to find the time, says James Welch.
Business management
Everyone knows that starting a business is hard work, but scaling a business is just as challenging. Peter Tuvey outlines three methods for scaling a business.
Business management
Jennifer Janson explores the crisis endured by PwC at the Oscars and how the accountancy firm minimised reputational damage.
Business management
With the wedding season about to start in earnest, we look at how independent stores can capitalise.
Business management
Jennifer Janson explores the crisis endured by PwC at the Oscars and how the accountancy firm minimised reputational damage.
Business management
With the wedding season about to start in earnest, we look at how independent stores can capitalise.
Business management
Here, Richard Morgan, industry development director of British Gas Business, tells us how sustainable energy can save your business.
Business management
Here, in association with Travelers, we look at Innocent Drinks founder Richard Reed's ethos of remaining optimistic in the face of great challenges.
Business management
George Grigg lifts the lid on what it takes to make a business partnership work.
Business management
Here, we look at some of the calculated risks you might want to try to get ahead with your business.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings