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Leadership

Articles and advice on how to improve your leadership skills and qualities as a small business owner. This section covers topics such as team motivation, planning, analysis, leadership tools and providing an overarching vision for your business.

Business management

It’s tough at the top: A focus on the mental health of business leaders

Here, David Cliff, managing director of Gedanken, highlights the problems of neglecting the mental health of business leaders.

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Majority of Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace

New study reveals most Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace, resulting in a lack of motivation, low morale and little direction for staff.

Business management

Anthony Joshua: Five early signs of leadership greatness

George Karseras explains what business leaders can learn from how leading boxer Anthony Joshua goes about his work.

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Trend of expanding strategic role of financial leaders increases scope for mistakes

Half of British financial leaders think it’s only a matter of time until their team makes a serious mistake because of pressure on resources.

Business management

What your office design says about you as a leader

Here, we look at how you design your office space for your employees can shape you as a business leader.

Business management

Top tips for becoming an effective business leader

Fabio Torlini explores five elements that start-up entrepreneurs and business leaders should use as their guide to being a great leader.

Business management

Top five reasons why identifying leaders is fundamental to business success

Oliver Watson explores the reasons why a successful leader translates to a successful business.

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Half of management candidates need to improve leadership skills

Business management candidates have been found lacking in crucial leadership and management skills, a new study reveals.

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Senior business leaders unequipped to develop people

Technical, financial and operational competence is high, but many leaders are ‘ineffective’ at crucial people management skills

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ILM calls on businesses to address leadership lag post Brexit

Less than a third of employees feel they have inspirational and trustworthy leaders, highlighting a leadership lag, a new study reveals.

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Female world leaders inspiring confidence among women in the workplace

The recent success of female world leaders is instilling greater confidence among females in the workplace, research finds.

Business management

Why it is time to let staff drive business leadership

Tim Taylor discusses why encouraging staff to bring their own values to your business can reap rewards.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

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?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management