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.
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Dale Carnegie – the art of public speaking for businesses
As a business owner, at some point you’re going to have to speak to a lot of people, whether it be in a meeting or on a big stage. But even if you’re scared or straight up shy, there are basic rules that will help you be a great public speaker.
You?re hired: Three recruitment lessons from Alan Sugar on The Apprentice
By Staff writer
As we re getting to know this year’s batch of candidates on The Apprentice, it’s an opportune time to consider if there’s more to learn from the show and Alan Sugar than how not to behave in business situations.
Save money on banking with these ten tips
By Staff writer
Richard Owen from Your Business Money explains how firms can save thousands by switching bank accounts and getting the best deals to suit their needs.
Valuable insider insight on how to approach a venture capital investor
By Will Gibbs
Will Gibbs, a member of the ventures team at Octopus Investments, provides behind the scenes tips on the best way to first approach, and then secure investment from, a venture capital firm.
Exporting success: Think boundary-less, ecommerce, language and customers
By Simon Brooke
It’s a well known fact that companies that export do better than those that don’t. Businesses are 11 per cent more likely to survive if selling abroad, according to research from both the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
7 ways to save money on business travel
Travelling to visit distributors and research new markets can be an expensive investment for a small business – here’s the Real Business guide to cutting down the costs of business travel.