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Thursday 31st August 2017Networking tips for introverts
Business networking seems easy and tends to come naturally to extroverts. But what if you are an introvert? What do you do if attending a networking event is your worst nightmare? The good news is you can still master the art of networking. Arrive early Arrive early when there are fewer ...
Thursday 17th August 2017Blackberry makes a comeback with the keyone
BlackBerry has recently launched its new KeyOne smartphone. It combines a physical keyboard with an Android operating system, BlackBerry secure email and a 4.5inch touchscreen. Many smartphone users find typing on physical keys more accurate than tapping out emails using a touchscreen ...
Wednesday 9th August 2017What do future leaders look like?
True leadership skills must be learned and practiced before they become second nature. So what do future leaders look like and how can you help them to develop their skills? Some members of your team will be high performers but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they will be natural ...
Thursday 20th July 2017Strategy - its all about the execution
Your firm might have the best business strategy but if the management team doesn’t execute that strategy properly, it could fail. While execution can go wrong for a variety of reasons, one of the most basic mistakes may be failing to allow the strategy to evolve over time. The business ...
Thursday 20th July 2017Tax Digital
HMRC last week announced significant changes to the roll-out of its Making Tax Digital scheme, which was due to go live from April 2018. The scope and timetable have now been pared back following feedback and concerns about the broad scope and short timescales from parliamentary bodies, ...
Wednesday 12th July 2017Agile working & technology
As agile working becomes more common, technology has had to adapt to ensure that employees can be productive, regardless of where they are physically located. Many potential new recruits expect some degree of agile working and the leading businesses have already started to adapt in order to ...
Thursday 6th July 2017Understanding your people
One of the most important tasks in creating a high-performance culture in your business is taking the time tounderstand your team and their needs. When employees’ needs are met, and they feel aligned with the strategy, vision and values of the firm, they tend to respond with ...
Thursday 29th June 2017Public Speaking: Strategy for a great presentation.
Public speaking isn’t easy but is a necessary skill for many in the business world. Whether it is a boardroom presentation or an update to shareholders/staff members, most managers will be required to present at some point. Here is a presentation strategy to help you to up your game. Start ...