Opinion

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Charlie Mullins: Those not paying minimum wage should be put in the stocks

I see that the next series of Benefits Street is going to be back on our screens soon, and it got my blood boiling.

Opinion 7 min read

In Europe, but not European: Small firm owner managers up against the German Mittelstand

James Cunningham, lecturer in management at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, looks at the mind-set of UK small business owners against German counterparts.

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Chronic director fatigue needs to be addressed

Management burn out across the board has increased dramatically during the last 15 years, but it is small business owners who have felt the most pressure recently.

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Were Caesar, Lincoln and Alexander the Great born leaders or did society shape their behaviour

Historically, leaders were associated with men who were tall, strong, well-educated and power oriented. So is the age old adage "great leaders are born, not made", true

Opinion 5 min read

How does the UK truly feel about men and women sharing parental leave and childcare

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and employment relations minister Jo Swinson have voiced opinions on a new government study that found more than half of the country believes childcare should be a responsibility for both parents. However, a review of recent reports suggests that belief still has a long road ahead.

Opinion 3 min read

What Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams and Charlize Theron have in common: The gender pay gap

According to the World Economic Forum, not one country has closed the income gap between men and women. And no woman, no matter how rich, has been excluded from this fact. Arguably, it's rare to have clear evidence that the pay gap exists, but the recent Sony hacks reveal just how big the gender bias is.

Opinion 4 min read

IPO predictions for 2015 A look at the equity markets

2014 was a good year for businesses seeking to raise new money on public markets, whether by IPO or secondary fundraisings – but what do equity markets have in store for British businesses in 2015"

Opinion 3 min read

Charlie Mullins: Creating an army of like-minded entrepreneurs

It doesn’t matter if it’s an entrepreneur like me, who started with just a bag of tools and a battered old van, or someone like QPR footballer Charlie Austin who’s gone from playing non-league to Premier League in a handful of seasons; we all love a good story about people who beat the odds to succeed.

Opinion 2 min read

Voice of RB First Women: “Don’t be a naysayer”

Plans, plans, and more plans. As the New Year starts, we all have plenty of them. But First Women Awards winner Jo Haigh explains why the "positively rosy" kind are the only kind of plans to have.