Success for any company is reliant on having a clear strategy and sticking to it. That is easier said than done for SMEs with aggressive growth requirements when you are desperate to do business with larger enterprises, with whom you will almost have to compromise to build long-term relationships.
While all change in your business environment begins with yourself, it’s important to know what you’re changing in response to, and how your business fits into the bigger picture.
The vote of the UK to leave the EU seemed to take everyone by surprise, not least the foreign exchange markets. In the immediate aftermath of the vote, sterling fell by up to 13 per cent against the US dollar and up to 11 per cent against the euro.
One month in, and you’d be forgiven for already feeling a little Brexit-fatigued; the rolling news, political uncertainty and long-term time frames can seem overwhelming and prompts feelings of apathy.
By Guy Crabb
Guy Crabb, managing director at workplace design and build contractor ODB Group, explains how clever workspace planning can increase productivity.
By Greg Thomas
It has been reported that council funding will be reduced by 6.7 per cent between 2016 and 2020, with the bulk of the cuts taking place in the first two years. As a result, councils in many areas will not have enough money to meet all their statutory duties.
As one of the most important policy changes in recent years, auto-enrolment and the workplace pensions scheme should now be a focus for every employer in the country. Make sure you don’t leave it too late by having a look at our new digital guide, which heard the stories of four SMEs.
By Dave Gosling
A growing number of family business owners are opting to review succession plans in light of current Brexit uncertainty and how it might affect retirement planning. Facing such turbulence, open and honest communication between shareholders is vital and must be maintained.
By James Romer
As any reputable security vendor will admit, there is no silver bullet to solving the challenges of today’s evolving enterprise boundary. With that in mind, how can the security industry rise to the challenge and how can we provide a secure solution without causing unnecessary user friction
Real Business attended the Sage Summit 2016 in Chicago, where one of the guest speakers was Ashton Kutcher. And while the Hollywood star may be best known for his exploits in film and TV, the actor has become a respected investor in over 100 companies, so we’ve taken a look at the incredible transition.
