Unproductive meetings are costing the UK a staggering £582m a week. So if bad meetings are a regular occurrence at your small business, it could be seriously damaging your bottom line. more»
Whatever sector your company is in, formal meetings aren't going anywhere. Here are the employees most likely to disrupt yours in one way or another. more»
Navigating social etiquette is part of everyday life. But in business, avoiding faux pas can be even more important. Here are some of the business etiquette mistakes you could be guilty of making. more»
Making a first impression in a small business is a rare skill, according to new research, which has revealed how blissfully unaware most people are of how little impact they’re making. 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»
Unless something exceptional is happening at the time in your company, a routine board meeting is likely to be slow, painstaking and largely uneventful. But these are no reasons to drop your guard. more»
As a small business owner, how much of your life is spent in meetings? How often do you arrive late or leave early? Could you be doing anything else with your time? more»
While it is true apps like Slack have transformed the way teams interact, there is currently no equivalent for the meeting lifecycle itself. more»
Managing director at law firm Legatus Law, Rashmi Dubé, provides her networking tips for new business owners struggling to widen their web of contacts. more»
How do you communicate in meetings? Should you use first names straight away in Australia but not in Poland? How do you handle global conference calls? And if an Indonesian asks about your weight, are they being friendly or rude? It can be a big surprise to find out how many cultural differences exist. more»
