Opinion

Opinion 5 min read

How Can We Address the SME Funding Gap?

What if we lived in a world of abundance where all our basic needs were catered for? Set against the threats of climate change and geo-political tensions, this may seem fanciful but it has to be the ultimate aim of every nation. And prosperity through SME job creation is an absolutely essential part of this. Therefore, access to finance and the growth of confidence within the sector are the critical components required to achieve that.

Opinion 4 min read

It’s Time Businesses Reboot Their Employee Wellbeing Experience Tools

Employee mental health deteriorated as a result of the pandemic. In fact, a recent survey showed only half (52%) of employees would describe their mental health as good, compared to 66% in early 2020, showing a 14% drop since the pandemic.

Opinion 5 min read

The Formula for High Fashion: How Sunglasses Deals Became Big Business for the F1 Industry

Formula 1 is a sport that’s long been associated with high fashion and class, but it turns out that fashion and F1 is big business - particularly when it comes to the types of sunglasses that leading drivers are sporting.

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Why Any Business Serious About Sustainability Should Consider Becoming a B Corp

Standing in the bleak torrent of 24-hour news at the moment, you’d be forgiven for not noticing that we’re right in the middle of B Corp month. But if you’re involved in business in any way and interested in a more equitable, sustainable future, then B Corp certification is something that needs to be on your radar.

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The Ways To Think Sustainably in Designing the Modern Workspace

After two tumultuous years of fighting a headline dominating pandemic, it’s easy to appreciate how the climate crisis was put on the back-burner. However, as life returns to a new ‘normal’ and offices reopen, everyone is now steering the conversation to how we collectively reach net-zero goals.

Opinion 4 min read

Is Your Brand a Great Design Story in the Making?

In owning the legacy of their design, brands from Apple all the way through to Burger King don’t just create recognisable and laudable visual stories over time, they create meaningful shortcuts to emotional connection with their audiences.

Opinion 3 min read

Is The Apprentice Spreading Unrealistic Ideas About Running Your Own Business?

As 4.6 million viewers tuned in to catch the launch episode of the most recent series of The Apprentice, the long-running business competition show can still garner interest from the British public, despite many critics suggesting it has run its course.

Opinion 3 min read

Opening of GOV G-Cloud 13 Framework Means Huge Opportunities for SMEs

In light of the hotly anticipated Government G-Cloud 13 tender framework – which opened for applications Wednesday 9th March – we look at how to maximise the consequent opportunities for SMEs.

Opinion 4 min read

Lewis Hamilton: Lessons in Resilience and Determination

Lewis Hamilton seems to go against the grain of conventional thinking, no emotional outbursts – rather appearing calm, composed, and gentle-natured. There’s no denying his steely determination to succeed, but this seems in stark contrast to descriptions of him as humble, caring, and altruistic - traits not often associated with pioneers.