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Pay transparency great, but politicians shouldn’t curtail executive salaries

September 19, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

While recent scrutiny of the salaries being earned by business leaders is important to monitor the pay gap, it should be left to shareholders and board members to determine whether the bosses at big companies are paid appropriate sums.

Small companies can suddenly transform into global players like this one

September 15, 2016

By Stefano Maifreni

How can a small enterprise grow into a fast-moving global player, doing business across Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Brazil” As one family company discovered, it’s about much more than having a website in different languages. Deeper changes make all the difference.

Economists seem to enjoy playing Nostradamus and people should stop listening

September 12, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

If there was anything to learn from the Brexit fiasco, it is how incredibly dangerous scare mongering can be. The country took a vote – absolutely nothing changed, nor will it for months, yet from day one the entire economy dropped like a stone, panic spread rife and investment dried up.

Even if the education system is failing, that’s no excuse for children to dress like scruffs

September 12, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

First impressions count in every walk of life; they can be the difference between landing a job, contract or investment and walking away empty handed.

Tapping into “hug your boss day” is one method of ensuring a happy workplace

September 9, 2016

By Michael Jenkins

Hugging your boss on “National Hug Your Boss Day” might not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list, but Michael Jenkins, chief executive of Roffey Park Institute, argues it’s a good opportunity to reflect on how compassionate your workplace is.

Trailblazing consumer growth stars: Impossible to ignore and here to stay

September 8, 2016

By Hunter Ruthven

As a new standalone category in this year’s Amazon Growing Business Awards, we take a look at what Consumer Business of the Year will be aiming to uncover – assessing why the consumer space has become so attractive for entrepreneurs, investors and management teams across the board.

Defending Londons nightlife and the small businesses it supports

September 8, 2016

By Letitia Booty

This week saw the news that Fabric, one of London’s most well-known nightclubs, is to be closed down. Is this yet another case of London gentrification

UK employment market is not (market) ready for next wave of uber-millennials

September 6, 2016

By Janvi Patel

According to Halebury co-founder Janvi Patel, UK employers are extremely ill-equipped to deal with Generation Z (born 1994 to 2010 and entering the workforce this year).

Charlie Mullins: The UK is a nation of entrepreneurs, not just shopkeepers

September 5, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

This week is, traditionally, one of the busiest in business. The schools are back from summer holidays and, therefore, so are many of the business owners that drive the economy forward.

The #BackToSchool bandwagon magnifies companies veering badly into left field

September 2, 2016

By Letitia Booty

It’s that time of year again – the summer holidays are drawing to a close and parents up and down the country are looking forward to a little more peace and quiet as they ship their kids back to school. But what does the changing season mean for businesses

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