Why emojis aren?t always good for business
By Staff writer
Emojis are everywhere lately in life, at work and even in the cinema but when it comes to global business can there be too much of a good thing?
Tag: Opinion
Lessons from Google: The importance of company culture
By Staff writer
Whatever your opinion, the controversy the recent Google sacking has caused is a fact. This story is an example of a company that has failed an employee. And how clashing opinions and a misunderstood code of conduct can cause backlash.
I?m a member of the Secret Association of Appreciative BlackBerry Users
By Staff writer
I have been looking for a device that I don’t need to carry additional charging options for within a 12-hour period one bag, one device, no additional chargers or wires required please. And I’ve found myself with a BlackBerry once more.
The difference between a paralegal and a solicitor
By Staff writer
What does Prince Harry’s girlfriend have in common with her character in legal drama Suits” Besides designer outfits and do-it-their-own-way beaus, neither is a lawyer.
Why are more businesses using team building activities?
By Staff writer
For the vast majority of businesses, its employees are the lifeblood. Which is why having a co-operative group of individuals that can work well together in a team is crucial to the success of a business. Easier said than done, however.
It’s been months since the BBC scandal and another pay gap issue is under scrutiny
While much is still being said about the BBC’s differing wages for men and women, another type of pay gap is taking centre stage. Government plans will soon see companies owned by shareholders highlight how much chief executives make in comparison to their average worker.
Providing good customer service has never been more difficult
By Jan Cavelle
With expectant consumers to drop a brand at any moment, good customer service is now a multifaceted discipline, argues Jan Cavelle.
Customer service goals: Driving 300 miles overnight for an emergency wedding delivery
By Mike France
When you start a business you must find something that you do better than anyone else, that sets you apart or why bother?
There’s a lot that businesses can learn from the mentality of cyclists
As Fordway’s Richard Blanford recovers from the Ride London cycling challenge, he considers what he’s learned and what all business people can learn from the Tour de France.
Countdown to self-disrupt: The threat of innovation and the future of UK SMEs
By Staff writer
Disruption is a term that gets used a lot. So much so that it’s fallen into the category of business jargon. But the result of this overuse is that it makes it easy for UK SMEs to dismiss the reality that underpins it, and that has dangerous consequences.