Dealing with the strain of small business auto-enrolment
By Rob Hunter
While Hunterlodge founder Rob Hunter is in favour of making sure staff have enough for retirement, small business auto-enrolment has been testing for him.
Tag: Founders Diaries
The importance of technology in future-proofing your business
By Steve Byrne
Steve Byrne, CEO at Travel Counsellors, discusses how investing in technology is critical to long-term survival and future-proofing to produce success.
Nurturing talent and keeping connected with Gandys Flip Flops
By Lee Biggins
Joining up with a former member of staff, and now the co-founder of Gandys Flip Flops, got Lee Biggins thinking about the importance of staying connected.
Know who your key stakeholders are or risk irrelevance
Integrating a new acquisition, as well as streamlining the business he recently bought back, got Harry Brunjes thinking about the value of key stakeholders.
Business learning as one year turns into a new one
New customer acquisition events and clients successes are great, but Nigel Shanahan is aware that he must take heed of valuable business learning points.
Gemstones are for life, not just a Christmas present
By Debby Cavill
At a particularly busy time of year for her business, as shoppers try and find that last-minute Christmas present, Debby Cavill reflects on the last year.
Why mediocre employees can kill a business
Mediocrity is dangerous for any business. Every entrepreneur knows this. So what is so taboo about discussing mediocre employees?
Don?t assume what works in the UK will do in other international markets
Expansion into new international markets has instilled in Paul Beasley the innate knowledge that a tailored and bespoke approach is fundamental each time.
Reviewing and preparing: Don?t let Christmas mean a loss of business momentum
While it can be tempting to get swept up in mince pies and last-minute shopping, Martin Campbell will not let Christmas quell business momentum.
Why Morgan Motors was the right premium brand to partner with
By Mike France
This month we announced a unique new partnership with legendary British motor car manufacturer, Morgan Motors a big step that required careful planning.