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Three things small businesses can learn from England managers

England’s World Cup campaign kicks off tonight, and as we prepare to bellow another patriotic rendition of ‘Three Lions on a Shirt’, let’s take a moment to reflect on all the tournaments that have come before. They say those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and as the joint-oldest national team
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Are you an introvert? Here’s why you could make a great business leader

When you’re asked to think about a great leader, your mind probably wouldn’t conjure up a thoughtful introvert. Stereotypes around leadership tend to gravitate towards certain alpha characteristics: extroversion, confidence and unwavering self-belief – or arrogance. This image of the leader as a dominant tour de force has been heavily reinforced throughout history: leaders are
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How small businesses can help in the fight against modern slavery

Slavery can seem like a concept straight from a history book. However, today there are more victims around the world than at any time in recorded history. A recent report from the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimated that more than 40 million people worldwide were victims of modern slavery in 2016. For the first time
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How one e-cigarette company overcame the challenges of the high street

Setting up a high street business is a daunting proposition in today’s era. The UK’s high streets suffered 5,855 store closures in 2017, more than in any year since 2010, according to analysis of the UK’s top 500 towns compiled by the Local Data Company for PricewaterhouseCoopers. A net 1,700 chain shops closed their doors
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How to make prioritising a priority in your business

They say time is money, but I’d argue that time is in fact more valuable than money. It is a scarce resource, one you cannot simply buy more of but one you must harness to be truly successful when running a business. The key to making the most of your time is prioritising effectively –
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How entering awards can help your business grow

Amid the hard work, an awards competition might not seem a key concern. But you should look again; these high-profile events can bring many unexpected benefits to an organisation, its team and the leaders themselves. So, read on to discover five very good reasons why the search for silverware can make a business truly shine.
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Brexit: what businesses should do before we leave the European Union

Anyone following the winding Brexit negotiations might agree with Bismarck’s observation that laws are like sausages – it’s best not to look too closely at how they are made. Logistics businesses keeping a careful eye on the daily duels might feel a sense of uncertainty, and wonder how to prepare for a post-Brexit world until
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Six tips for success in your fitness business

The UK health and fitness industry is growing. It’s a trend primarily driven by the private sector, which now has more clubs, members and market value than ever before. The 2017 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report by Leisure DB also revealed there are now more than 9.7 million fitness members in the UK,
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How to grow your business in the early stages

We launched Feast It in 2017 after spending years working in the festival and events industries. Hugo Campbell (my business partner) and I grew incredibly frustrated at the amount of time we were spending trying to hunt down the best caterers – finding out if they were available and then trying to book them. This
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