Speculate to Accumulate

It’s a very tired old cliché, but true nonetheless. Sometimes investing in hospitality for potential clients can reap big rewards. Taking the time to make your clients visit a pleasant and memorable one really doesn’t take that much effort but can go a long way to building a lasting business relationship. Under no circumstances should [...]

Can you make a claim against your employer?

During this time of economic hardship, most people are happy to be employed no matter what kind of job they are doing. But if something happens while someone is employed and it is due to the negligence of their employer, either they are injured, bullied or have a stress related illness, then  become worried about [...]

Apples and Oranges: The Mobile Market War

Right now, if you want a new phone, you’ll probably go for an iPhone or a Samsung according to these statistics from Digital Trends. They are the big two, and they are dominating the market, or at least they were until yesterday when Express.co.uk posted this article revealing statistics that say Apple wins again. Quel [...]

Brainstorm Bliss? Tips For Building A Creative Team

Boosting creativity in the workplace is simply essential if you want to get ahead. The concept does not only apply to the creative industries but to every area; a creative environment is paramount to effective problem-solving in every industry.  Dull, ineffectual boardroom meetings are only going to dull employees thinking ability, sapping them of the [...]

International Investment

With Britain only narrowly avoiding a triple-dip recession opportunities for good investment are scarce, and it’s no surprise that a lot of companies are looking to generate income through international investment, whilst still retaining a British base. Company sustainability can be reliant upon the overseas market as much as the domestic one, so wise investment [...]

The Future of the High Street

For much of the last few years analysts have sat with their heads in their hands, charting the demise of chain stores like HMV, Comet and Jessops and proclaiming it as the death of the high street. With articles like this in the Belfast Telegraph you’d be forgiven for believing them. The Centre for Retail [...]

Gotcha!

Hiring staff is a tremendous investment. You have to go through the arduous process of interviewing them in the first place, training them up to be a valued member of the company. Looking across the office to see a room full of employees industriously working can be a source of great satisfaction to a boss. [...]