Three top tips to avoid growing yourself out of business
By Staff writer
Personally, and professionally it’s all about growth. But there is such a thing as growing yourself out of business, so get these strategies in place before that happens.
Tag: Risk
Perception of external funding needs to change
We’ve long deemed access to be the biggest barrier to external funding, but a survey has claimed it’s a false perception.
Uncertainty remains high but FDs now more optimistic about financial prospects
Canvassing the views of 1,580 CFOs and FDs across 19 European countries, Deloitte found UK businesses to be more optimistic when compared to the months after the referendum vote.
Finance advisory leader on controlling “known factors” to achieve Brexit growth
By Staff writer
Nobody knows exactly how our divorce from the EU will turn out just recall the predictions of doom and gloom that immediately followed the surprise vote and compare it to what actually transpired. However, there are numerous known factors bosses can control during this uncertain time.
Agent Provocateur and Mike Ashley a risqu” business?
By Staff writer
The luxury lingerie business Agent Provocateur was sold for around £30m last week by its private equity owners 3i, in a controversial pre-pack administration to Mike Ashley, the billionaire behind Sports Direct.
Will 2017 be the year our country awakes from a quarter century of slumber?
With 2017 upon us, will Theresa May have the courage to wake the nation from its slumber” It’s a question the City Grump has set out to answer.
Taking care of the small things, to avoid a big business mistake
By John Savage
Despite having ambitious growth plans for Flame Heating, John Savage has been careful to not commit the cardinal business mistake of hiring badly.
Health and safety in Europe: Which country is safest?
By Staff writer
QA International has delved into the world of data to bring us a comparison of health and safety in the workplace across Europe.
Why hiring ex-offenders isn’t the risk you might think
Recruitment is one of the most challenging part of growing a business, but hiring ex-offenders can be one way of attracting loyal and enthusiastic workers.
UK bosses are putting all their eggs in a basket riddled with holes
Business owners are “crossing their fingers and hoping” that their business will deliver the returns needed to support them, according to new research.