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Alternative finance is great to increase entrepreneurship

September 24, 2015

By Alan Gillies

Today’s fast-growing forms of alternative finance are providing SMEs with new ways to extend their cash flow – but more importantly, they are also making businesses fundamentally more entrepreneurial, writes Alan Gillies.

Ignore turnover, have as few staff as possible and don’t be afraid to cash out

September 24, 2015

By Jan Cavelle

When we are all aiming for growth, it is very easy to be led down the old fashioned path of confusing size as the ultimate goal. In today’s world, small is often beautiful.

Disrupting an age-old industry: How the sharing economy is turning traditional business on its head

September 24, 2015

By Ari Kestin

Companies such as Airbnb, Coursera, SpotHero and DogVacay are just some examples of great businesses shaping the future of a huge variety of industries, from tourism to education to pet care.

Where should the IT strategy sit

September 24, 2015

By Richard Burke

Business owners and managers face a multitude of decisions on a daily basis. One decision which holds, or should hold, high priority is the implementation of technology.

How “human brand” Donald Trump can win the presidency

September 23, 2015

By David Craik

By utilising his huge brand qualities Donald Trump could persuade Americans to make him president.

The biggest lesson the UK can learn from Silicon Valley is

September 23, 2015

By Maulik Sailor Jeff Sinick

Given the stereotypes about American competitiveness, it might seem odd to consider embracing failure as one of our greatest assets. However, once you stop and think about it for a moment, it starts to make sense.

Me, myself and Jude Why every entrepreneur needs a mentor

September 23, 2015

By Charlotte Moore

Charlotte Moore, founder of specialist food, drink and lifestyle copywriting company ThatCopyGirl.com, tells us why a business mentor is a must for every startup.

Is it time to redefine the role of the CMO?

September 23, 2015

By Tomas Puig

As marketing becomes more complex, is it time to change how we think of the chief marketing officer

Businesses should play a pivotal role in the refugee crisis

September 22, 2015

By David Craik

Government, business associations and individual firms can help refugees contribute to the economy.

Data can be a marketers most valuable superpower

September 22, 2015

By James Collins

James Collins, MD at Rakuten Attribution, part of Rakuten Marketing, explains why data that provides marketers with an understanding their customers’ full journey to purchase is critical.

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