Working in the hospitality industry
Here, we take a look at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of working in the hospitality field.
Employing & managing staff
This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.
Here, we take a look at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of working in the hospitality field.
Employing & managing staff
Business management
Here, 'Justin Cross, head of BLINK at MediaCom, discusses how digital innovation can boost a start-up to success.
Business management
With the GDPR deadline looming ever closer, businesses need to ensure they are fully compliant before the 25 May. Here Colette Reid, group services manager at creative consultants LEWIS, gives some helpful tips on how to get compliant.
Business management
Craig Summers, managing director UK, Manhattan Associates, asks why so many retailers are failing to focus on delivering a single, perfect, omnichannel customer experience?
Business management
Alex Dalglish, head of technical services at global IT services company COMPAREX, talks about steps SMEs can take to ensure they are making the most efficient and cost-effective IT decisions.
Productivity Zone
North West SMEs report productivity levels that are double that of their London counterparts, despite all regions struggling to motivate staff.
Business Technology
Mike Cockfield, managing director at Khaos Control Solutions has put together a list of the fundamental questions that will help you avoid wasting money on software that’s not suitable for your business.
Business Technology
Here, Francois Cadillon, vice president UK & Ireland at MicroStrategy talks on how businesses should be embracing AI and machine learning, rather than fearing it.
Business Technology
Mike Cockfield, managing director at Khaos Control Solutions has put together a list of the fundamental questions that will help you avoid wasting money on software that’s not suitable for your business.
Business Technology
Here, Francois Cadillon, vice president UK & Ireland at MicroStrategy talks on how businesses should be embracing AI and machine learning, rather than fearing it.
Finding and selling to customers
Here, we take a look at how how e-commerce businesses can improve their customer support through utilising omni-channel support, embracing social media and mobile messaging, providing self-service and the use of video.
Marketing
Here, we look at social media and affiliate marketing, and how the two can interact in the most effective way for your business.
Business management
Here, Michael Haddon, CEO of Kradle Software looks at what SMEs can learn from Sir David Brailsford and the British Cycling Team’s theory of marginal gains and performance improvements.
Marketing
Here, Adam ‘Sven’ Williams, chief revenue officer of Takumi, explores the similarities that influencer marketing has with the digital music industry.
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
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.