Staff writer

BU

Business Law & Compliance 4 min read

Navigating corporate governance in a family business

Recent headlines encapsulate the tension between decisions made according to the family business agenda and those obligations which begin on incorporation and intensify with growth. To family firm owners this is an ever evolving scale and begs the question: at what point do the interests of external stakeholders take primacy?

SA

Sales & Marketing 5 min read

The art of business dating: Make your customers swipe right

Getting the business-customer relationship right from the offset is difficult. You don't know much about the person or the way they like to interact but you?ll go above and beyond to make it a success and win that customer loyalty.

HR

HR & Management 4 min read

Military management: Swapping the Royal Air Force for Silicon Valley

The military and the world of business aren?t all that different. Both require an equal blend of attitude, strategy and personal determination to surpass objectives and reach new goals, whether that is a revenue boost or internal focuses such as the overall reputation of a brand.

OP

Opinion 4 min read

Dealing with Brexit uncertainty” Focus on customer data

While Prime minister Theresa May takes every opportunity to point out that Brexit means Brexit?, we still don't know what Brexit" actually means, nor do we know what will happen to business. But while the natural reaction for margin-conscious SMEs is to raise prices, bosses should instead focus on customer data.

HR

HR & Management 4 min read

Preventing workplace injuries in small businesses

From tripping over exposed cables to slipping on wet flooring, some of the most common office injuries are largely preventable. It's important to ensure your office space is safe, and that everyone is on the same page when it comes to health.

OP

Opinion 5 min read

LinkedIn exclusive: Why SMEs have the advantage when it comes to talent

Startups and SMEs have become the hottest places to work. In fact, we at LinkedIn found a huge 87 per cent of the country's professionals are attracted to the idea of working for a small business and this sentiment is even stronger amongst the youngest generation of workers.

HR

HR & Management 3 min read

Seven ways to keep organised while running a business

With emails mounting up, phones ringing, and a stream of clients to keep satisfied, running a successful business, and keeping organised in the process, can be a mammoth task.

OP

Opinion 5 min read

When Bookatable met Michelin: Attracting acquisition from a large firm and staying true to the SME mission

In January this year, Bookatable was acquired by Michelin. Attracting this acquisition from such a large firm heralded an exciting growth chapter for the business and cemented our position as the European leading online restaurant booking platform.

MA

Managing Your Cash Flow 3 min read

The new polymer £5 note security doesn’t go far enough

Recent headlines regarding the introduction of a new £5 note in the UK could have you fooled into thinking that the Bank of England was leading a revolution in secure payments.

HR

HR & Management 5 min read

Questions to ask yourself about your business” future

Most business owners plan 12-24 months into the future, but have you thought about what you want your business to achieve in the next decade and beyond