Employer of the Year award reader vote: Quint
With staff salaries reviewed annually and employees of the quarter receiving cash prizes and spa days, Quint believes it’s worth of Employer of the Year.
Tag: Community
New venture capital firm writing cheques to those referring deals
With stints at Andreessen Horowitz, McKinsey & Company and Index Ventures under his belt, Andre de Haes is well placed to know what the right approach for his fledgling seed-based investment fund is – and told Real Business all about it.
Borroclub: Using the sharing economy to bring the local community together
The sharing economy is being used for accommodation, transport and deliveries. However, Borroclub harnessed the sector to provide people a way to make a profit on their unused household items while bringing locals together, which effectively secured its place on our Everline Future 50 2016.
Our readers have their say on whether a Brexit would negatively impact their companies
The referendum deciding on our future status in the European Union is now under four months away, and it’s time the powers that be know the SME community’s views on the topic.
Charlie Mullins: Stop working in isolation and support your fellow entrepreneurs
I always love to see people embrace entrepreneurial spirit and start their own business. Britain has been a hotbed of enterprise for generations, which has continued, uninterrupted into the 21st century. But SME owners need to become more connected with each other to thrive.
The Airbnb for pet care and house-sitting seizing a huge global opportunity
By Simon Brooke
Many people who are going away this weekend for a short break or who might be planning a trip over Christmas will find themselves with a challenge – who will look after their beloved pet
Social entrepreneurs demand more recognition from consumers and investors
With Global Entrepreneurship Week underway, a study has found that an overwhelming 94 per cent majority of social enterprise leaders believe their businesses should be recognised seriously as pathways to do good.
Four ways to mobilise and cultivate a community for your business
By Hilary Tsui
A demand-driven, people-centric and participatory approach is the key ingredient to the success and sustainability of any developmental projects to build your company’s community. Nike and Harley-Davidson are just two of the firms SMEs can learn from.
Social enterprises in good health in Scotland thanks to third sector lending growth
By David Craik
More social enterprises are being created in Scotland as welfare cuts strike.
Great Victorian inventors and what we can learn today from the likes of M&S and Clarks
By David Craik
First Great Western is looking to restore Victorian values to help its present day performance.