US computer technology firm Dell has revealed a plan to supercharge its business with 1,000 new employees globally, with almost half being spread across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Entrepreneur and Dragons' Den investor Peter Jones admits that sometimes the answers to big business challenges are just "sitting in plain sight".
With software and online tools providing one of the best, and quickest, ways to increase productivity, we find out from TopLine Comms founder Heather Baker why business leaders mustn't be afraid to first experiment with it, and then reflect why it might not have worked if the desired effect was not found.
British online fashion store ASOS achieved a 27 per cent sales rise in the UK in the four months ended 30 June, outstripping the overall international sales growth of 16 per cent. By contrast, US firm American Apparel has embarked on a $30m cost-cutting programme.
Productivity has become one of the most talked about subjects in recent months. As such, Real Business pulled together the thoughts of EAT, StuRents and Motorclean to find out how innovation such as video conferencing, efficiency software and abandoning paper sales notes are bringing big returns.
Ahead of the government's emergency Budget, Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, has unveiled the steps that chancellor George Osborne will need to take if he is to bridge the productivity gap and make Britain the best place to do business.
Following the grand finale of the three-month Pitch to Rich competition, which saw JustPark, Fourex and Kino-mo scoop the big prizes, Real Business has rounded up the founders to determine how you pitch to a billionaire tycoon like Richard Branson and walk away with his money.
Divisional director of retail at i2i Events Group, Louise Young, explores how independent retailers can set their stalls out effectively, and provides advice on things to consider at an early stage.
London-based Hassle.com, the on-demand cleaning marketplace helping to develop the UK's sharing economy, has been acquired by Berlin-based counterpart Helpling in a move that will see the firms dominate Europe and expand globally.
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