Make A Change

Four Short Ways To Talk About Change In Your Business And Get A Positive Response

The beauty of being in charge is knowing firsthand how your business is performing and when a change needs to happen to make it perform better. Change is inevitable and those you lead would not always feel the same way. You need your team’s involvement to make these changes work in the long run so […]

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Learn How To Do Your Own PR With A Small Budget

Creating a strong and effective PR or marketing campaign doesn’t always require a large budget – With research and a few DIY strategies, you can kick off your project with a small amount of money. If there is someone who understands building something brilliant with a minimal budget, it’s startups and entrepreneurs. Budgets are often […]

Festive Period

Keeping Your Workforce Motivated During The Festive Period

Christmas is a time of good cheer with numerous office Christmas parties and events – But how do you keep your workforce healthy and motivated during the festive period.  One of the most important thing for business owners is to try and wind down as much as possible, and not flog people hard up to […]

IP Theft

IP Theft Set To Rise Within The Next Year – How Can Entrepreneurs Protect Themselves

According to a recent survey by Deloitte, IP theft is set to rise within the next year which could potentially affect thousands of UK start-ups. Intellectual Property (IP) can be your company name or logo, an invention or design, be it software or an App or a product.  Whatever your IP, it is one of your most valuable assets […]

Creative Entrepreneurs

Time For Creative Entrepreneurs To Be More Business-Driven

Professor Helena Gaunt, Vice-Principal at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, says it’s time for creative entrepreneurs to polish up their business skills in order to succeed and make the difference they’re interested in.  The ongoing global financial crisis and funding cuts have forced a new generation of entrepreneurial talent to think creatively. Some say […]

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How To Survive As A Young Female Entrepreneur When Building A Technology Business

To my fellow and aspiring young female entrepreneurs – I sometimes think that the closest feeling that you could possibly equate to starting your business is the same as if you were having a baby. No, I’ve never had a child, I’m still far too young. However, I have experienced the labour pains, the unconditional […]

Speech

7 Things To Do Before Giving A Speech

Preparation and practice are crucial when it comes to delivering a speech or presentation. Public speaking is not about the speaker giving a wonderful performance.  It’s about making sure that the audience understands your message and remembers it long after you have spoken.  Having a well prepared speech or presentation helps your confidence, steadies your nerves […]

Start-up entrepreneurs

What Are The Traits Of A Successful Start-up Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs – are they born or made? This topic is endlessly debated in the start-up world and a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs want to know if they have what it takes to become successful. I think it’s a combination of both and what really determines success in entrepreneurs is their passion to make it regardless […]

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7 Important Lessons To Learn From Running A Health Tech Startup

Running a health tech startup is hard work but can be highly rewarding – not to mention a lot of fun.  This article is based on my experience of co-founding DocTap GP Clinic, a provider of affordable, short notice GP appointments to people in London. We certainly didn’t get everything right the first time, but for […]

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University Degree – No Longer A Passport To Success

Matt Gubba, founder and CEO of BizBritain, believes a University degree is no longer a passport to success or a guarantee to a profitable business. He outlines alternative steps aspiring entrepreneurs can take to reach their goals. Going to university doesn’t necessarily equal success, and skipping university doesn’t necessarily equal failure. Becoming successful is all about […]