Monthly Archives: March 2017

5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Fail

by Glenn Llopis • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Pull back the veil of good intentions to discover what diversity and inclusion should really be about: people.

Growing your business in 2017

by Ben Lobel • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

It was recently announced that in 2016 there was a record 80 companies starting up every hour across the UK. This caused a huge surge in start-ups in 2016 with the number predicted to rise for 2017. More people are taking their business ventures into their own hands, getting their products out into the market
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The five phases of successful reference checking

by Ben Lobel • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

You may not consider Mad Men’s Don Draper to have any wisdom that applies to recruitment, but trust this one maxim from the advertising saga: ‘People tell you who they are, but we ignore it – because we want them to be who we want them to be.’ When it comes to recruiting, you want
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Top tips for advocate marketing

by Owen Gough • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Clive Lewis, ICAEW head of enterprise, explains, ‘At a time when small businesses need all the tools they can to be successful, advocate marketing offers a way to work with your employees and customers to retain customers, acquire new customers and drive sales.’ The new word-of-mouth Research shows that word-of-mouth is the primary factor behind
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Three tips to establishing a robust digital identity for your business

by Ben Lobel • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

It takes time and effort to build a trustworthy online brand especially for a small business. While your focus will no doubt be pulled across multiple areas during the launch phase there are key areas that you can prioritise to help ensure that you’re on the path to growth. 1. Make sure your website is
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Pay packets already shrinking as record run of low inflation ends

by Owen Gough • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Real earnings falls have arrived earlier than expected as inflation has risen above the Bank of England’s target for the first time since December 2013, the Resolution Foundation says in response to the latest inflation figures. Inflation had been below the Bank’s 2 per cent target for a record 38 months, driving recent income growth
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Top negotiation mistakes and how to avoid them

by Ben Lobel • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Negotiation is an essential part of the sales process and a salesperson’s ability to negotiate with prospective clients can go a long way towards determining how successful they are in their role. However, if you want your team to get good at negotiating, they should be aware of the pitfalls they need to stay away
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Need a Quick Snooze? A Nap Cafe Has Opened in Tokyo.

by Rose Leadem • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

This business wants to help you get some zzz’s so you can take a break from the chaos.

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5 Disconnects Between Millennials and the Financial Management Industry

by Ayodeji Onibalusi • March 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Millennials are notorious for their brief attention spans but they are thinking long-term about their financial futures. All advisors need to do is learn to communicate with them.