Management and People

Small business management case studies and tips for your startup or growing business

7 soft skills for hard times

Presenting yourself in business is like acting. What was once seen as a ‘soft skill’ is now a necessity in these hard times. As a trained actress who now teaches presentation skills to business-people, I see people who are brilliant at what they do but just don’t know how to ‘sell’ those skills.

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7 tips for embracing smarter commuting

Overcoming any fears about employees working remotely and considering smarter working practices could be critical for businesses that are looking to acquire and retain the very best talent, improve staff morale and loyalty, and maximise the productivity of their workforce.

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7 cost effective ways of recruiting great staff

An effective recruitment plan can help you reduce recruitment costs and hire the right people. Here are 7 simple and cost effective ways for smaller companies to recruit the right people.

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7 tips on technology and flexible working

The real success and, of course, the challenge of flexible working lies in making it not just a reality, but a successful business strategy for your organisation, says David Critchley of Cisco.

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7 coaching tips to help family businesses succeed

Succession planning is always a challenge for family-run business. Bev James offers practical advice on how a business coach could help smooth the transition.

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7 tips on choosing the right finance director

Once you decide you need a Finance Director for your business, how do you know if you’ve hired the right person with so much choice on the market?

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7 tips on picking suitable office space and meeting venues

Andrew Ferdinando comes up with seven tips and a great resource for anyone looking to find office space.

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