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Tag: Mentoring

Coaches can boost businesses, but choose them wisely

January 2, 2019

By Jan Cavelle

Business coaches can be used to boost company performance at crucial times, but make sure you have your goals in place first.

Don?t have business meetings leave time-wasting to those going nowhere

February 19, 2018

By Charlie Mullins

In my experience, the most precious commodity in life is not gold, diamonds or even Bitcoin, it’s time ?And it shouldn’t be wasted.

The six key principles of angel investment

January 26, 2018

By Staff writer

In 2017, the G20 leaders claimed angel investment should be considered a necessity in stabilising the world’s economies, but there is currently a shortage of suitable investors.

Ten entrepreneurial success tips from Barclays

October 26, 2017

By Staff writer

As 2017 draws closer to an end, Barclays has conjured up some guidance for entrepreneurs seeking business success in the New Year.

Setting up a third company while boosting entrepreneurship in York

September 26, 2017

By Shane Schutte

While seven million tourists visit York each year, it’s the big retail chains that truly benefit, Joe Gardham is convinced. He believes there’s limited room for small players and that it’s partly the reason why less than two per cent of university graduates remain in the city.

Collision of cultures: The John Lewis way to manage SME-corporate collaboration

July 18, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

Speaking with John Lewis, Real Business has heard how and why the reputable British retailer has embarked on the process of SME-corporate collaboration.

Where to turn now our startup founder has handed over the wheel

June 29, 2017

By Robert Drury

A startup founder brings with them passion, drive, commitment and skin in the game. Ormsby Street’s has departed, and it’s time for others to step up.

A startup cushion: Securing business support while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset

April 24, 2017

By Staff writer

Some of the greatest risks to a small business in its early phases are not the lack of ideas, ambition or market knowledge, but the business basics.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car fuelled by focus on staff training and internal promotions

February 16, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

When it comes to employees, Enterprise Rent-a-Car drives staff morale and retention by providing progression through a culture of training and internal promotions, Real Business has discovered.

Give some time to mentoring in schools you?ll find little that’s more rewarding

November 28, 2016

By Staff writer

Former Dragons’ Den investor James Caan discusses Global Entrepreneurship Week and the important role business mentoring in schools can play in driving entrepreneurship.

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