It’s often a challenge working in the insurance industry, because we essentially provide a product that customers don’t actually want to use. No-one wants their pet to become sick, or their house to suffer a flood or burglary, or their business to experience a cyber-attack. But it’s the potentially devastating physical impact these events can […]
“A company is people.” That statement is one of many made by Richard Branson during his career that has placed employees front and centre. He, like many serial entrepreneurs, believes that people are the greatest asset of any business and, in order to scale and execute an ambitious growth strategy, you need to create a […]
Of course, employees will often move onto pastures new, whether to broaden their experience, take another step up the ladder or move to a new location. All perfectly valid reasons for switching roles. If, however, it feels like your organisation is in constant ‘recruit and train’ mode, always replacing and never growing, there are issues […]
Shopping habits are changing; consumers are increasingly opting to buy or rent used items rather than purchasing brand new. Digital marketplaces are making this easier and easier, with 80% of refurbished goods now purchased online. The trend is only set to grow, with 44% of people stating they’re buying more second-hand items and Barclaycard Payments […]
Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs. Understanding these challenges is the first step in navigating them successfully and achieving business success. As James Robson, CEO, FundOnion explains, we know that adopting effective cash flow management […]
If you are an owner-managed business but want to maximise sale proceeds at completion (and avoid an earn-out structure) then you need to have bedded-in a new management team ahead of your exit to demonstrate to the buyer that they don’t require you to remain in the business to perform any managerial or sales functions […]
After many months of speculation, we now know the general election date: 4 July 2024. The political parties’ manifestos have yet to be published. However, we do know the Labour Party’s proposals regarding employment law because these were set out in Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People, published […]
Starting a business often begins with a spark of inspiration. There are some of us who naturally find new opportunities in everything we see, we think, “What if there was a solution to this problem?” or “How could this be easier for people?” This curiosity then leads us to innovative ideas and potential business ventures. […]
Humans are social creatures. Our DNA is genetically hardwired to spend time in communities, working with others to solve problems, to be creative and to learn. It’s what has enabled us to dominate the world as the most successful organism to have ever existed. Our ability to socialise is our superpower. The working population spends […]
The working population is growing as people live longer and choose to retire later, and the current employment workforce is now made up of five generations. We are seeing baby boomers working alongside Gen Z, both generations apart with differing needs and priorities, and with this generational diversity comes the need for versatile leadership approaches. […]