Tokyo Olympics: Is Winning All That Matters?

By Dr Cath Bishop

As the Tokyo Olympics are finally about to begin, journalists and sports leaders are formatting their tables to count the number of shiny round pieces of metal that our nation’s athletes bring back. Olympic medallist and business coach discusses the ‘results fallacy’, and how much of an impact the craving to win is really having on the workplace and society as a whole.

British business disrupted from the dubbed ‘Pingdemic’

By Staff writer

A record number of people who have come into contact with an infected individual are being forced to self-isolate, whereby most have been ‘pinged’ by the NHS contact-tracing app. Having already produced significant disruptions for many SMEs and critical services already, the “Pingdemic” threatens to undermine the efforts of the country and it’s 6 million SMEs it inhabits who have tried to keep afloat over the past 16 month.

Breaking down the ins and outs of partial exits

By Andy Hodgetts

A decade ago, partial exits were a fairly rare occurrence for entrepreneurs. Buzzacott’s corporate finance director Andy Hodgetts explains why private equity houses in particular have more of an appetite for partial exits, becoming a very attractive middle ground for many entrepreneurs.

National Food Strategy Could Strike a Blow to Bespoke Food Businesses

By Emma Ames

The National Food Strategy Plan, led by businessman Henry Dimbleby, has stated that the food industry exploits our nation’s poorest, as fast food and high-food products are typically more affordable and more readily available to those on a strict budget. The report has advised the government to hike taxes on ingredients like salt and sugar; this would inevitably raise production costs and market prices, discouraging people from turning to the high-calorie foods like confectionary and cheese.

Brain Training Tips to Boost Productivity

By Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

Getting a good night’s sleep is the worst kept secret when it comes to productivity and success within business and decision making, but, neurophysiologist and sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan explains how you can do more to train your brain, and be the best version of yourself beyond the advised 8 hours.

Making Your Own Experience – A Discussion with Pretty Little Marketer

By Emma Ames

If you are a dedicated LinkedIn user, you may have heard of the Pretty Little Marketer page. We chatted to its creator, Sophie Miller, about how young professionals, freelancers, or individuals looking to enter a new industry can make their own experience and boost their personal brand without relying on traditional employment.