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Understanding mental health has become a priority for businesses big and small - especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Discover why it matters.
Date: 16 December 2020 By:
All businesses have an impact on the people and environment around them. Creating a corporate social responsibility strategy demonstrates you take your responsibilities seriously. Discover how to create your CSR strategy.
Date: 6 October 2020 By:
Discover the nine elements that form a business model canvas and why it is important you establish your business model before starting your business.
Date: 6 July 2020 By:
As the number of new cases drops, businesses are starting to plan how they can return to work once the lockdown is lifted. We look at some of the ways you could start to return to work.
Date: 23 June 2020 By:
Five tips to bear in mind when selling your business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: 7 May 2020 By:
If you have always dreamt of starting your own business, now might be the perfect opportunity. Branding expert Trudie Avery explains why.
Date: 7 May 2020 By:
The current situation is proving especially hard for the self employed and contractors. What can you do to assist your contractors?
Date: 1 May 2020 By:
17 things you can do during the COVID-19 isolation period to ensure your business survives and thrives.
Date: 15 April 2020 By:
Where did we find answers before Google? Information search through the ages – from encyclopaedias and Yellow Pages to Ceefax and AQA.
Date: 6 November 2017 By:
By doing a detailed risk analysis now, you can mitigate against any negative effects of Brexit and you could even benefit from new opportunities.
Date: 21 August 2017 By:
Business change is not just about cost-cutting; by focusing on adding value and keeping staff on side you can increase profits says Clive Hyman.
Date: 18 May 2017 By:
Mindfulness gives you the time and space to be innovative and creative. Tom Evans explains how meditation can open doors and boost your business.
Date: 13 January 2017 By:
A business plan is ‘a formal statement of business goals’. But what exactly does that mean? And, more importantly - does every new business need a plan?
Date: 12 December 2016 By:
88% of those who set New Year's resolutions fail to achieve them. The question is why? And what can we learn from those who achieve their goals?
Date: 11 January 2016 By:
Not everyone understands the relationship between the business plan and fundraising. OGS Capital asked their most successful businesses for tips.
Date: 11 January 2016 By:
When your fast-growing business is on a winning streak, life is great. When things go wrong - it doesn't feel so good.
Date: 5 October 2015 By:
Giving the impression that your business is larger than it actually is could help you reach more customers and compete with the big players.
Date: 25 June 2015 By: