All over the world businesses are really struggling due to coronavirus. Employees are finding the situation equally hard – worrying about their jobs and having to work from home for the first time. I was thinking of writing a post giving any advice I could for businesses who are having difficulties, and tips for people […]
Is it a good idea to have one big client? …… In short, no.Articles about this topic have been around for years, yet sadly, businesses are still giving in to temptation. So I decided it was time for another go at persuading business owners that it’s not a good idea to have one big client.I […]
Tyson Fury dramatically became the World Boxing Council’s heavyweight champion after knocking out Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their fight on February 22 in Las Vegas. With US$25 million in guaranteed earnings, plus percentages of pay-per-view profits for each fighter, it was an incredibly lucrative match for everyone involved.Fury was not only victorious […]
If you are in the sustainability, environmental and cleantech sector and you need to raise investment it obviously makes sense to speak to potential investors who specialise in, and have a track record of investing in this sector. Here are 12 firms you may want to check out depending on the stage of your business, […]
Look familiar? vectorfusionart / shutterstock.com How did those new year’s resolutions work out for you? Old habits will have already returned for many – you’re not alone if you’ve already stopped using that new gym membership. Similarly, you’re in good company if 2020 is already stressing you out. Stress, and more chronic exhaustion such as […]
Many businesses are failing because they are not delivering on their strapline or stated USP. Marketing materials, straplines and sales pitches are often used to get people through the door, only to then flog them a watered down version of the goods or services.For example, some businesses claim their ‘advisors’ will discuss your needs and […]
Shutterstock/FotograFFF Bestselling business books promise to teach you the winning formula and reveal the secrets of success. But the inconvenient truth is that exceptional successes in business are largely based on luck. No rule exists for achieving exceptional performance because it usually requires doing something different or novel and there can be no recipe for […]
After a pause of a few months, the world’s leading central banks are “printing” money again to try to bolster their economies. Commonly known as quantitative easing or QE, the European Central Bank (ECB) resumed its programme just before the turn of the year. The backdrop is lukewarm growth, a looming recession in Germany, and […]
It’s well documented that too much choice – ‘overchoice’, ‘choice paralysis’, ‘paradox of choice’, whatever you want to call it – rather than help people, causes a whole host of problems including a ton of anxiety and stress. When it comes to shopping online this ‘overchoice’ is just getting worse and worse. Depending on what […]
Core blimey. Supergilr Justfly Arturo Bris, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Apple shareholders must be extremely happy with the company’s performance in the past 12 months. The stock price is up 111% since the end of 2018, not to mention the US$3 (£2.31) per share that the company has paid in dividends over the […]