In the quest for ever greater efficiencies, productivity and general cost saving, there are, according to Sarah Lewis M.Sc. C.Psychol, of Appreciating Change, a few key questions can open up new avenues to improve performance and profitability: 1) How can we learn from our best performers? By focusing on trying to prevent our worst performers […]
Flow Club by City Calm the relaxation retreat for entrepreneurs
An up and coming lifestyle architecture group is ringing in 2016 with the launch of a motivation and strategy retreat designed to help entrepreneurs tap into ten strike success. Scheduled for Feb 26-28, Flow Club by City Calm will provide practical, actionable workshops in mindfulness, mindset and business strategy. The three day weekend is designed […]
Three cheap ways to market your business 2016
Effective marketing strategies aren’t limited to Fortune 500 companies on enormous budgets. Grassroots campaigns are some of the most effective ways to reach people, and even the big guys have people handing out leaflets and posting on social media. The New Year is a great time to look back at your company´s growth and opportunity […]
New Book Leading Teams – 10 Challenges; 10 Solutions
Working as a team is something almost every one of us will have to do at some point in our careers, but all too often there are roadblocks – ranging from lack of communication to clashing personalities – that get in the way of the many benefits of teamwork. Crucially, it falls to leaders to […]
‘Dress Your Staff For Success’ infographic for retailers
We live in a customer-driven world, where retail is a hugely successful and influential industry. However, it’s well known that the number of retail businesses has declined in the last decade, as smaller, independent retailers battle against booming supermarkets and online convenience. This is where Portlantis’s brand new infographic, ‘Dress Your Staff For Success: Six […]
Collaboration Software Comparison: Glasscubes, Sharepoint, Huddle
A Look at the main collaboration software options There are a number of excellent tools out there for project management and collaboration, each offering something a little different while still all being sure to provide excellent collaboration capability; threaded workspace conversations instead of email chains; safe and version-controlled file sharing; and essential tools for project […]
Business Juice’s Energy Supplier Switching Infographic
Independent business electricity gas and electricity broker, Business Juice, has developed an eye-catching infographic to explain and promote the merits of switching business energy supplier. Entitled “Should I Switch my Business Energy?”; the infographic neatly and clearly displays the key information relating to energy switching for businesses in the UK. Business Juice CEO James Constant […]
New research on lower salaries for employees
Recruitment can be a tricky process for any business – and trying to decide what salary bracket should be offered can make the process even more delicate. Shweta Jhajharia, from The London Coaching Group, has helped many small business owners recruit new staff and in her experience, when they have used identical job descriptions but […]
Why cool counts when it comes to office furniture
Choosing office furniture these days is about much more than simply picking out some comfy seating, practical storage and sturdy desks. Forward looking firms are increasingly opting for stylish, quirky fixtures and fittings that represent the ultimate in contemporary chic. From the Shoreditch base of gaming firm Mind Candy complete with its play den and […]
FSB shows concerns on National Living Wage for SMEs
Following the announcement of a new National Living Wage for the over 25s, a survey of employers has found significant numbers of small firms concerned about the impact the new wage rate will have on their businesses. Many are planning to slow job creation, raise prices or postpone or cancel planned investments to compensate for […]