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Entrepreneurs

When to walk away from a negotiation: wish, want, walk values

The art of negotiation is a vitally important business skill to possess. Knowing when to push for the highest figure possible, settle for a reasonable compromise or move on to something new is crucial to success.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

3 productivity lessons you can learn from Stephen King

Horror author Stephen King has no problem motivating himself to get the job done. What productivity lessons can you learn from the king of horror?

Entrepreneurs

6 top tips on how to manage your staff – avoiding common mistakes

For those of you who struggle to manage your staff, we have put together six top tips that are sure to boost team productivity.

Entrepreneurs

Emoji cushions business wins backing on Dragon’s Den

Yorkshire business woman Sarah Agar-Brennan successfully secured investment from two investors on Dragon's Den to grow her emoji cushions business, Love Bomb Cushions.

Entrepreneurs

The dos and don’ts of disagreeing revealed

The art of disagreeing: Ally Yates, author of ‘Utter Confidence: How what you say and do influences your effectiveness in business’, shares her top tips on communicating clearly.

Entrepreneurs

Europe’s top travel tech start-ups to watch

As Europe's travel tech sector forges a new path, we take a look at some of the most promising travel start-ups to watch.

Entrepreneurs

3 big reasons why working with family members can make your job much easier

When it comes to business, for these entrepreneurs, it's a family affair. Here's why working with family can pay off.

Entrepreneurs

Alex Jeffreys explains why your business isn’t making money

Have you ever wondered why your business isn’t making money when it seems like so many other entrepreneurs are raking in the cash?

Entrepreneurs

3 big reasons why working with family members can make your job much easier

When it comes to business, for these entrepreneurs, it's a family affair. Here's why working with family can pay off.

Entrepreneurs

Alex Jeffreys explains why your business isn’t making money

Have you ever wondered why your business isn’t making money when it seems like so many other entrepreneurs are raking in the cash?

Entrepreneurs

Can “parent-preneurs” have it all? Dad-preneur Warren Knight says yes

You can have it all if you're a "parent-preneur" says Warren Knight. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

Is London the best place in the country for entrepreneurs?

According to new data from NatWest’s Entrepreneurship Monitor, London is seen as the best place in the country to start a new business.

Entrepreneurs

Ben Chai, the Time Lord of Business moves in with his student tenants

Efficiency-obsessed 'Time Lord of Business' Ben Chai goes on BBC One's ‘The Week the Landlords Moved In’ and launches a new book.

Entrepreneurs

Do entrepreneurs trust traditional lenders?

With the rise of businesses using alternative finance options to fund their company, research shows there is still a special place for traditional lenders in the hearts of entreprepreneurs.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial