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Tag: Innovation

As UK innovation declines, IP protection has never been more crucial

February 9, 2018

By Staff writer

In years gone by, what might need protecting may have been based more on tangible items like new pieces of machinery. Now, intangible items like digital innovation are a major source of wealth for businesses which also need protecting.

The brands redefining meanings with a return on innovation

February 7, 2018

By Staff writer

In business, some categories rumble along for years, with everybody playing the same game, driving down costs, responding to customer needs and making the numbers.

Encourage employees to get their creative thinking hats on

January 30, 2018

By Staff writer

Everyone knows that creative thinking is one of the crucial building blocks behind every successful company billions are made from good ideas every year, yet the equivalent is lost in equally good ideas that get buried or aren?t taken seriously.

I’m surprised the UK managed to retain its innovation ranking

January 25, 2018

By Shane Schutte

A recent report revealed the UK has retained its place in the global innovation rankings. This, one particular expert suggests, is a surprise given the nation’s low R&D levels.

Automation in business finance: A threat or an opportunity?

January 25, 2018

By Staff writer

Peter Tuvey, co-founder of Fleximize, believes that business is about more than just the product, the technology or service it’s about creating personal customer relationships. Here, he discusses whether automation is a threat or an opportunity.

Embracing the competition, and how they can be good for business

January 25, 2018

By Adam Twidell

It may seem perverse, but Adam Twidell believes competition has helped get his business, PrivateFly, to where it is today by helping grow market demand.

Six companies selected for the Arsenal Innovation Lab

January 16, 2018

By Zen Terrelonge

To foster new experiences for fans, six companies have been chosen to participate in Arsenal FC’s business creativity programme, the Arsenal Innovation Lab.

Power innovation with work experience talent

January 5, 2018

By Staff writer

David Docherty, CEO of the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB) and Chairman of Placer, explains how work experience can be used to inspire SMEs and help recruit the talent needed to power innovation.

The ten best product launches of 2017

January 2, 2018

By Staff writer

Last year may have been an icy climate for new launches, but we’ve rounded up the product launches that rumbled 2017’s foundations for a variety of reasons.

In memory of Toni & Guy co-founder Giuseppe “Toni” Mascolo

December 18, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

Toni & Guy proves that entrepreneurs don’t have to reinvent the wheel, they only have to be cleverer about how they use it. Here, I remember co-founder Giuseppe “Toni” Mascolo, who recently passed away.

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