By David Craik
There has arguably never been as much choice when it comes to selecting your local MP, and ultimately having a say on what the next government will look like. But what kind of head should you vote with, and what policies matter the most
Realising the opportunities that new technologies provide, Jules Coleman left her management consultancy career after teaching herself to code in just six weeks – now, as the co-founder of digital cleaning marketplace Hassle.com, she calls on entrepreneurs to be ready for change.
News that Uber’s CFO has thrown the towel in, the company’s Paris offices have been raided and CEO Travis Kalanick is the subject of a criminal indictment in South Korea begs the question: can Uber, even with all of its financial firepower, weather the storm it is currently embroiled in.
By Robb Green
The Internet of Things (IoT) will change our lives. It’s about extracting data from daily experiences and interpreting it to add value to our lives. Your fridge won’t just be a fridge, it’ll know when you’re running out of milk and order some more for you. You’ll be able to control your washing machine from your phone while you’re out. Your oven will text you when your romantic dinner’s ready and let your lights know they should dim.
By David Craik
When encouraging small and growing business to listen carefully to the words of Elton John, let’s not conjure up ideas of printers, clothes designers and hi-tech startups singing “Nikita” with arms swaying side to side.
By Ed Bussey
With the cost of acquisition going up and the effectiveness of traditional advertising being called into question, an increasing number of brands are rethinking the way they communicate with their customers.
By Jan Cavelle
While higher rises would have been difficult to deal with, the increase in minimum wage contained within the chancellor’s Budget speech is the right move.
By Jane Ollis
Jane Ollis, MD of RIFT Accounting, provides her view on what George Osborne revealed at the Budget 2015, explaining why the seemingly boring affair means British SMEs are ahead of the game.
South by South West, or “south by” to the locals, as well as hosting one of the world’s largest music and film festivals brings together a diverse crowd of 30,000 entrepreneurs, creatives and marketers at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas.
Real Business has canvassed the sentiment of entrepreneurs, business owners and company managers and garnered a mixed reaction, with some feeling that the chancellor missed out on an opportunity to give businesses what is really needed
