Autumn Statement needs to boost confidence among SMEs
With the referendum vote having hit UK confidence, chancellor Philip Hammond’s first autumn statement needs to be filled with support.
Tag: Confidence
October 2016 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
From Living Wage stats to national business numbers, our October 2016 economic statistics roundup has everything in place for enterprise leaders.
All the world’s a stage: Gain confidence through tips from Hollywood stars
You’ll be a leader only in title if you have no belief in yourself. But with celebrities knowing what it’s like to be knocked down a peg, we rounded up their best advice to help you gain confidence.
From CFO to CEO: Make the journey from the front row in the stalls to behind the lectern
By Staff writer
It is fair to assume CFO like numbers. What’s not to like The big number above demands your attention, even if you are not analytically inclined. Your interest will be further tweaked when I say that 30, 3, 30 are key numbers that will help CFOs step up to CEO.
Women in STEM: How to excel in a male dominated industry
By Kate Hulley
Kate Hulley, managing director of Boxed Up, a female-led packaging business, unveils exactly what it takes to excel in a male-dominated field.
Charlie Mullins: Mark Carney shows now is the time for stable thinking
The ramifications of the referendum decision the country made on Thursday 23 June will be felt for generations to come. Nobody knows for certain what will happen, which for many, no matter which way they voted, will be a concerning prospect.
Recent M&A activity – Volume falls but value rises
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recently released its statistical report on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving UK companies in the first quarter of 2016. Here are its findings.
Charlie Mullins: How a dress code portrays a business
More madness has descended the City where the crooks in suits are going stir crazy in their ivory towers swapping their pin stripes for polo shirts!
Conquer your fear of public speaking with stand-up comedy
By Bryan Adams
Harnessing stand-up comedy taught me the art of crafting a successful pitch: devising a story that the listener can emotionally relate to.
Women on boards: How to get there with a little bit of confidence
In an article for Harvard Business Review, Tara Sophia Mohr challenged the assumption that women don’t apply for jobs unless they meet 100 per cent of the requirements. We talked to the Women for the Board alumni to gauge their opinions – and why they believe programmes are the way to go.