Professional development is spoken about a lot in business, but it’s easy to underestimate its importance. It can be tempting to allow professional development to be overtaken by other priorities. […] more»

As portfolio careers begin to develop from an interesting talking point to a widespread lifestyle choice, businesses must think about the steps they can take to retain a loyal workforce. more»

Developing skills and knowledge provides a greater sense of career progression for self-employed people than increasing annual turnover, according to a new report. more»

Three-quarters of employees and decision makers at small UK businesses agree personal development of the workforce is important, according to new research, but staff remain unconvinced their leadership has staff interests at heart. more»

By seeing your career as part of the rhythm of your life, you will have control over time, It will allow you to make decisions much more easily. more»

To keep employees engaged in their work and help them achieve more success within the company it is important to invest in them. Here are three crucial ways to successfully manage employee development. more»

If you started your business to spend more time with your family, be your own boss and keep your bank account ticking over, then investing all your time and resources into growth may not be the best option for you. more»

A strong and reliable workforce is key to the success of any business. You need employees who are hard-working, loyal and above all, talented. But it isnt always easy to recruit the right talent. more»

What do today's graduates really look for in a career? Here, regular Business Advice contributor Peter Ames asks how small business owners can use the size of their business to their advantage. more»

Without someone you trust to bounce ideas off of, it's hard to know if your business decisions make sense. But it's amazing how talking through your thought process with a coach can help you put things in perspective. more»