Employee Engagement
As light starts to appear at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, questions are being asked about what the workplace will look like moving forward. Back to the office every day? Working entirely from home? A combination of the two? Businesses will choose different...
7 steps to bridging the guidance gap and finding the right support for your small or medium sized business
SME. It may only be three letters, but what it represents is the beating heart of the British economy and the hopes and dreams of millions of individuals and families. We recently conducted a piece of research taking a look at how SMEs were faring post pandemic. To...
A bit of knowledge can be dangerous.
Confidence is key. Fake it till you make it. We’ve all heard the positive affirmations that are designed to propel us headlong into success and glory. And yes, a positive attitude and a bit of resilience combined with allowing our brain to rehearse a way of...
When to say no.
‘I’m as proud of what we don’t do as I am of what we do.’ Steve Jobs Sometimes it’s just as important to know what we don’t or can’t do as it is to know the opposite. If we don’t recognise our limits then we run the risk of taking on things outside our area of...
Hanlon’s Razor – A great way to improve relationships
Many of us are familiar with Occam’s Razor: the principle that suggests that when there is more than one explanation for something, the one with the fewest assumptions is more likely to be accurate. Basically - keep it simple. But perhaps many of us are less...
To Bid or Not to bid?
Whilst some tenders are seen as a drain on your resource to complete and appear more difficult to navigate than you would expect, there is a science, that if followed, will make the journey easier to achieve. This set of steps give you that journey plan and tools...
What to do if you’ve decided to bid
Whilst some tenders are seen as a drain on your resource to complete and appear more difficult to navigate than you would expect, there is a science, that if followed, will make the journey easier to achieve. This set of steps give you that journey plan and tools...
How to demonstrate Social Value in a bid
Whilst some tenders are seen as a drain on your resource to complete and appear more difficult to navigate than you would expect, there is a science, that if followed, will make the journey easier to achieve. This set of steps give you that journey plan and tools...
The outcome of your bid
Whilst some tenders are seen as a drain on your resource to complete and appear more difficult to navigate than you would expect, there is a science, that if followed, will make the journey easier to achieve. This set of steps give you that journey plan and tools...
Making the right decision
Clearly, you cannot start and run a business without making decisions. The problem is that strategic errors caused by making the wrong decision can be highly problematic. Obviously, this is not always the case. Minor errors that are seen quickly and easily...
Shifting strategy
There can be little doubt that the coronavirus has had a huge impact on businesses and individuals, causing significant disruption and uncertainty. For many start-ups, a consequence of this has been that the careful planning, content, and execution of their...
The 30% rule and marketing
The 30% rule - utilised by businesses across many industries - is a concept pioneered by Steve Jobs as a way to help focus business efforts on customers’ needs. When he returned to Apple in 1997, the 30% rule came about in an effort to get them back on a successful...
How should leaders lead?
As light starts to appear at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, questions are being asked about what the workplace will look like moving forward. Back to the office every day? Working entirely from home? A combination of the two? Businesses old and new will choose...
Best business practice: leading from the heart
Don’t miss this opportunity for your business and for yourself! Never has there been a more opportune time to make clear your message to the world. Purpose led businesses can really create a presence in the business world following the huge gap caused by COVID...
3 essential tips for a thriving business
Whether you’ve just begun your entrepreneurship journey or have been in the game for years, a reminder of some of the key lessons is always useful. Here are three you should always keep in mind: Teamwork – learning from everyone For all small to medium businesses,...
Easing the fears of starting your own business
Starting a new business as a fresh entrepreneur can be very daunting. Everyone will give you’re all kinds of advice – some may encourage you to pursue your dreams while others may warn you to hold back. All the contradicting talk can serve to drive you into a...
Keeping a lid on workplace drama
Your office is a place of business, and sometimes the DRAMA can stop your production in its tracks. Over the last year, business work environments have undergone massive change. From temporary closures, to remote working conditions to intermittent telecommuting and...
Why customer service matters
If you think that dealing with customers should be outsourced or managed by lower level employees, you should think again. Customer service is more important than you think. Below you will find a few reasons why: The Customer Is Always Right. But You Need To...
Managing your assets
Businesses, from start-ups to established companies use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube to drive traffic and to generate leads. After all, nowadays they are the omnipresent platforms through which you aim to build your brand and engage with your audience....
Company culture counts
It makes perfect sense that whether a company’s culture is positive, indifferent, inadequate, or negative, it will affect the way employees perform and engage. And that goes for businesses ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Company culture affects the...