Monthly Archives: October 2016

Chris Gero, founder & vice president of Yamaha Entertainment Group, shares the experiences that shaped his personal leadership philosophy.

Risk and Reward: A Leap of Faith Helped My Company Grow

by Successful IBO • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

When Barnaby Lashbrooke realized his company, Time etc., wasn’t growing quickly enough, he made a bold move that turned everything around.

Brexit uncertainty remains a concern for freelancers

by Owen Gough • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

Brexit has had a significant impact on the confidence levels of the UK’s 1.91 million freelancers, according to a national survey conducted by IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, and Upwork, a freelancing website. Four in ten (42 per cent) freelancers report that the outcome of the EU referendum affected their business performance
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Fragrance in stores is a key consideration for consumers

by Owen Gough • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

Consumers consider a store’s fragrance a more important factor in convincing them to shop there than good customer service, according to a new study. The research, conducted by market research company, ICM and Ambius, finds that more than half of consumers love their favourite stores due to its ambience – placing multi-sensory cues such as design, fragrance, lighting and music
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Bad day at work causes accidents on UK roads, study finds

by Owen Gough • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

The stress of having a long, bad day at work could increase your chances of an accident on the road, according to research conducted by Confused.com. The study reveals that 13.7 million motorists admit to driving home after a bad day at work, with some experiencing feelings of anger, stress and exhaustion. More than half of drivers (51
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Why the power of data should not be underestimated in your small business

by Ben Lobel • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

Is your company a digital business? If you’re shaking your head and reacting with a negative response, you should think again. It doesn’t matter whether you are a car company, mobile manufacturer or supermarket chain – everything is becoming connected and each business has some unique data that another company can combine with their own and benefit
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Brexit outlook proves divisive for UK businesses, a new study finds

by Owen Gough • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

UK businesses are divided over the Brexit outlook with large businesses significantly more optimistic about the future than their small business counterparts, according to a new study. The joint research project by NGA Human Resources (NGA HR) and its SME division, Moorepay, reveals that six in ten (59 per cent) respondents working for large businesses expect Brexit to have
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Seven basic pieces of advice for entrepreneurs to consider

by Ben Lobel • October 27, 2016 • 0 Comments

Mihir Kapadia is an Indian-born entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in wealth management and emerging market investment. Here, he gives some tips on managing the entrepreneurial journey. Let ambition drive you Without ambition, enterprise is nothing – in order to get what you want, you need to have a drive to succeed which surpasses
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