Business

According to leading think tank, the National Institute for Economic and Social Research, UK inflation will quadruple to about 4% in the second half of 2017. Many shoppers will already have noticed that the price their weekly shop has been increasing, with Marmite, Typhoo, and other food manufacturers admitting that they have had to raise…

Saudi Arabia is looking to reform its economy as part of an ambitious new plan entitled Vision 2030. The country’s economic growth is at its slowest in three years, and could even approach by zero by the end of the year. At the moment, oil makes us 87% of Saudi Arabia’s earnings, but due to…

It does not really matter where you are based in the world, marketing is a very competitive industry. The fact that businesses can hire a marketer from other countries means that you are competing with literally thousands of other marketing firms for business. If you fail to deliver, you can lose work literally overnight. You…

Achieving business success will depend on many factors. Among which, your office is a big one. The importance of a good office shouldn’t go unrecognised. It can help boost your business in so many ways. Today, I have a list of things to consider when searching for the best office possible. I’ve included reasons why…

It’s no longer a secret that the look, feel and design of an office affects how workers feel, which in turn has an impact on their morale and productivity. If you have any concerns about the way your premises may be making your employees feel, then the good news is that you don’t have to…

Giving a presentation is something most of us absolutely dread doing, but at some point many of us will be required to do it in our working lives. Rather than actively trying to avoid the problem, why not focus your efforts on addressing these weaknesses instead? Whether it’s a room full of your closest peers…

The education sector is a fantastic place to start a business. There are a few business ideas you can work with here. However, the best one is starting a tutoring business. Providing tutoring services is in high-demand right now. Especially in older students getting ready to sit their GCSE’s or A-Levels. Consequently, there is a…

Steve Jobs pulled off maybe the greatest turnaround ever seen in corporate history. In 2000, Apple computers was almost a complete write-off. But then with some guile and very smart marketing, Jobs managed to turn the whole thing around. Today the company is right at the forefront of some of the most exciting developments in…

What is the most important part of your business? Don’t worry, we’re going to answer for you, it’s your employees. Do you not agree? Think about it, they are the ones who deliver the service that you sell. They are the one who will be interacting and engaging with customers. They are who will determine…

Employee engagement and productivity are the foundations of every great business. As an employer, you need all of your staff to be permanently engaged. It’s all about ensuring they have a positive outlook on working life. If they’re positive in their approach to work, then they’ll be more engaged every day. What does this lead…

When I was younger, I was told that volunteering would solve all my worries. I was unemployed for periods of time, and I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. In my mind, volunteering just felt like a boring waste of time. Fast-forward a few years later, and volunteering eventually landed…