By asking yourself the right questions and following a few simple guidelines, you can make sure you choose the most suitable new home for your business. more»

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A study from Rada in Business has found that 81 per cent of UK workplaces don’t create a culture that encourages fresh ideas and innovation, according to their employees. more»

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A successful franchise network promotes best practise, innovation and support for one another. It is the responsibility of the franchisor to facilitate a productive and proactive franchise network. more»

To become a thought leader in your industry, you’ll have worked hard to earn respect and admiration for your innovative and genuine thoughts and advice. more»

As the director behind one of the country’s most successful small business campaigns, Michelle Ovens has a unique view of the landscape for Britain’s high street retailers and traders. more»

Norway’s seaweed farming industry, which currently adds the equivalent of just over £1bn to the Nordic country’s economy annually, could be worth over £37bn to the country by 2050. more»

Agile business owners operating from flexible work stations have cited collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs among the most significant benefits of co-working spaces. more»

Making connections will help you receive business in the future, whereas hard selling at a networking event may warrant few results. This allows you to develop “pipeline” business as well as business for here and now. more»