2020 has been a difficult year for businesses around the world. Many people have found themselves furloughed or have lost their job as a result of the pandemic, while others may be rethinking what they want out of a career. But you might be surprised to learn that there are positives to retraining and starting […]
How To Host A COVID-Safe Office Holiday Party
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, many workers have been left with no choice but to work from home for the majority of the year. And, with restrictions consistently coming out banning gatherings of six people upwards, many people were concerned one of the big work-related events of the year would be unable to take […]
3 Ways to Get the Cybersecurity Skills Your Business Needs
It has been well documented that there is a digital skills gap currently facing recruitment – there simply aren’t enough people with the necessary IT skills that are being demanded by the jobs market. This makes the hiring process around IT professionals slower, more challenging, and far more expensive, as attracting the top talent takes […]
Marketing a New Startup During a Pandemic: 4 Tips
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world as we know it, affecting businesses all across the globe. However, while some companies may have struggled, others have prospered, utilising the pandemic to not only restructure their working model but also completely start afresh with a new, pandemic-proof set of thinking. Many people have even decided to […]
Is Automation the Answer to Challenges Post-COVID19?
A recent report from analyst company Forrester revealed that many companies are set to invest more in automation than in rehiring due to the COVID-19 crisis. This has understandably led many people to feel concerned that the rate of automation is increasing, and worry about what this means for jobs and the economy. While there […]
How To Protect The Planet While Working From Home Post-COVID 19
Many of the world’s workers have recently had to embrace a change of working lifestyle courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, setting up home offices and getting used to working from the comfort of their own house. While it may be difficult to tell right now with the ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic, this transition to […]
5 Ways Boosting Workplace Safety Can Increase Productivity
Health and safety has undoubtedly become essential for businesses across every industry in recent years. And while strong health and safety measures have brought fantastic improvements to a number of areas, there are some who believe that this emphasis on workplace safety is not a universal positive. One of the issues raised is productivity. It […]
Making Letterbox Marketing Relevant Again
We all know and subscribed to the benefits of digital marketing a long time ago. Carefully targeted email marketing campaigns were able to reach more customers, more effectively, and for less money than mailshots or leaflet drops, and that’s without even looking at social channels. Nowadays, inboxes can be exposed to hundreds of emails per […]
Ask These 5 Questions Before Selling Your Business
Ask any business owner or entrepreneur and they will tell you that the decision to sell a business is never an easy one. Every commercial enterprise is different and some can be intensely personal, long-term achievements, which can make the sale a deeply emotional and often stressful experience. It may not surprise you to hear […]
So You Want to Start Your Own Party Planning Business…
If you love nothing more than organising a great party and know that you have a special talent for it, why not go professional? Of course, any business start-up needs clear strategic thinking, and to make your new venture a success will take a lot more than a flair for room decorations and great conversational […]