One of the ironies of organisational life is that the better you are at your specialism, the more likely it is that you’ll be moved up the organisational ladder to a level where you no longer do it. As a business owner or leader you may find, as your business grows, that there’s no real […]
Big Data study reveals most companies use a form of data analysis
Big Data is one of those buzzwords everyone is talking about, but most companies are performing some kind of data analysis on their customers or suppliers and have been doing so for years without ever calling it Big Data. There does come a time when the data being analysed is so huge and fast changing […]
Preparing for the unexpected: 3 things all firms should know
No matter how successful your business is, having a Plan B is essential. Sadly, far too many companies fail to take the necessary precautions and overlook the importance of preparing for potential risks, and this can prove to be a costly mistake. Luckily, there are simple ways you can avoid being caught off guard when […]
Winning career strategies in a workplace from The Walking Dead
The most talked about show on TV, The Walking Dead, returns to British screens on 15 February. Adrenaline-infused, gory and at times heartbreaking, the show has garnered a huge fan-base over the last six years and is promising to ramp up the action still further this spring. But as well as high-octane human drama, the […]
Startups.co.uk’s 16 best prospect business ideas for 2016
Pottery, fermented foods, and becoming an ‘Instapreneur’ among most exciting business opportunities for the coming year Annual study from UK’s leading online resource Startups.co.uk showcases the top start-up prospects with input from entrepreneurs and industry experts Fermented foods, pottery and becoming ‘insta-famous’ are among the best business ideas for aspiring start-up founders to pursue in […]
3 safety mistakes that could land your company in big trouble
As a company leader, health and safety in the workplace should be at the top of your list of priorities. Whether your firm operates from an office,warehouse or any other type of building the wellbeing of your staff and anyone who may visit your premises is paramount. Not taking the correct precautions could land you […]
Sharps Pixley’s State-of-the-Art Luxury Bullion London Showroom
Sharps Pixley, one of the leading voices in the precious metals industry, is set to put gold back into the heart of London by introducing the UK’s first bullion showroom at 54 St James’s Street. The site, which officially opens this week, will allow everyday investors access to fine quality precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, […]
Document scanning services can help SMEs realise their ambitions
Making it in the business world takes a lot of commitment, determination and perhaps most importantly, a great deal of luck. For those SMEs that aren’t equipped with a rabbit’s foot or a four leaved clover, can find themselves lagging well below their desired projections with a need to explore ways to excel and meet […]
Graydon UK unveils myths and realities behind UK Steel Industry
Don’t Blame China for UK Steel’s Demise Colin Sanders, Graydon UK’s Head of Operations , investigates the myths and realities behind the UK Steel Industry The steel sector in the UK has made for sensational headlines in recent months. On top of the existing troubles at Tata, SSI and Caparo, we now learn that Tata […]
How to deal with a medical emergency in a high-risk environment
Whether it involves employees or members of the public, dealing with medical emergencies can be a daunting experience. If your company is unable to respond effectively in these scenarios, people could suffer unnecessarily and your firm’s reputation may also take a hit. The stakes are especially high when medical problems arise in high-risk environments. From […]