Business
Do you have what it takes to run your own business?
Do you think you have what it takes to run your own business? Now you can find out. New research has unearthed what it takes to be a natural business owner, with traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge as just some of the attributes needed. Being a natural leader and having a strong character were also cited as must-have characteristics, with determination ranking high for people looking to turn an idea into a...
Post-Brexit “Dumping” threatens thousands of UK jobs
Post-Brexit "dumping" is threatening thousands of UK jobs, with British firms been left defenceless because of a dearth of protection for British industries. Seven manufacturing trade associations have been joined by GMB, Unite and Community trade unions in demanding that politicians include strong new ‘trade remedies’ within their manifestos. Up until now defending UK manufacturing against floods of unfair imports has been the responsibility of the European Commission under rules set out in EU regulations. If the new government doesn’t act...
Find Your Dream Job With These Simple Steps
There is a huge difference between the job you do to pay your bills and the one that makes you feel complete and content. The moment you start feeling unhappy about your job and work, understand that it is the right time to switch over to a new one. It is crucial that you should enjoy the work you do because if you enjoy your work, it will no more be a burden for you. You will be excited to...
9 Things To Consider When Doing Business Internationally
If you’re thinking of expanding your business internationally, then you’re probably envisioning new opportunities for business growth, market share, and corporate profits. While this is an exciting proposition, it’s not easy to go from a national business to an international one. Expect to take on significant risks and meet with unusual challenges. Your global business will need a large and diverse talent pool to keep things running smoothly. Besides an able management team in your home country to coordinate things,...
Travelling to London for Business? Here’s How You Can Choose the Perfect Corporate Apartment
Some people travel to London for leisure. Others, however, travel to London for more serious reasons like taking care of their business. Despite the infamous Brexit and the Syrian refugee crisis last year, the United Kingdom’s economy has proven to be resilient and has even enjoyed a 1.8% growth according to the Office for National Statistics. Thus, it is still a hot spot for American entrepreneurs and corporate representatives seeking for business opportunities. Business travel could last a couple of...
High spirits: Is alcohol still key to employee morale?
The perfect London pub was described in a 1946 piece by George Orwell for the Evening Standard. Orwell named one pub, The Moon Under the Water, as the quintessential boozer. There was one catch, it didn’t exist. Since pubs in the capital continue to close at an alarming rate, it is unlikely that any pub come close to Orwell’s ideal today. This is especially the case in The City, where Lloyds, one of the most historic financial institutions in the...
Cisco vs Microsoft: Battle In Unifying Communication
In today’s fast moving technological world, it can often be difficult to decide what’s best for your business and your employees when it comes to office and meeting room technology. With both Microsoft and Cisco coming out and developing devices that allow you and your employees to meet, chat and share at the swipe of a button it only confuses the situation as to which is better for your business. Businesses are now focusing on more unified communications (UC) as...
Brexit Mess: Nestle moves production of Blue Riband to Poland – Just to export it back to Britain
Nestle has announced it is going to move production of the iconic Blue Riband chocolate biscuit to Poland - just to ship it back to Britain. Some 300 jobs in Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland are now in jeopardy after the confectionery giant proposed cuts to their UK bases, despite raking in £21 billion from sales at a quarterly increase of 0.4 per cent. Blue Riband has been made in Britain since 1936 and is primarily consumed by the...
How Could Theresa May’s Snap Election Announcement Affect the UK Economy?
State of the Nation Theresa May sparked a sense of surprise across the country last week as she called a snap general election to be held on 8 June. Many have since drawn comparisons between the British zeitgeist with a Bristolian lady's reaction to the news which quickly went viral online. The announcement followed several statements by the prime minster that she would not be seeking a general election. However, in terms of shock factor, the news of a...