There might be a future for the British high street, but only if we act now
A lot of things in life are circular. Be it fashion, music or indeed business, some things keep coming back into style. Let’s hope high street stores follow the same trend.
Tag: Opinion
Life after Brexit: COMATCH founder Christoph Hardt shares his views
COMATCH co-founder Christoph Hardt outlines the challenges and opportunities for British SMES after Brexit from the unique perspective of a German startup.
Charlie Mullins opens up about self-employment court ruling
It’s not a surprise that I was disappointed with the outcome of our Supreme Court hearing, which ruled against Pimlico Plumbers.
Why SMEs need to shore up on card payment security
By Staff writer
The Dixons Carphone data breach will go down as one of the biggest data breaches at a single firm in UK history and is a stark reminder to all businesses that we live in a new era of cyber security.
Quit your Yammering: Why relevance trumps tech when it comes to internal communication
By Staff writer
Many companies have looked to alternative solutions when it comes to internal communication to avoid adding to the volume of email traffic. But when you’re aiming to better connect with people, is it right to start with the tech?
How business leaders can cultivate creative employees
By Staff writer
Matthew Wright, marketing specialist at Office Space in Town, provides tips on how companies can cultivate creativity in the workplace.
The government is targeting the self-employed rather than supporting them
By Jan Cavelle
Uber and Deliveroo have become easy targets following the Matthew Taylor report, with the chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Frank Field, suggesting such companies exploit ordinary, hard-working people in the gig economy?.
Could the rising trend of remote working do more harm than good
By Staff writer
The traditional office landscape is changing. Gone are the days of closed cubicles, quiet workspaces and water-cooler talk. But one of the biggest changes is the rise of the remote working space.
Supreme Court ruling on self-employed contractors could turn lives upside down
This week, up and down the country, millions of self-employed contractors will be glued to their smartphones, radios and TV screens to discover the outcome of a court case that will have major ramifications on their livelihoods.
The Maybot: Artificial, yes. Intelligent, no
Being a lifelong Conservative voter I naturally wanted to give prime minister Theresa May the benefit of the doubt. Sadly she has become a figure of derision both at home and abroad. The description of her as naturally robotic, hence “The Maybot?, is all too appropriate.