Tag

Management

“Management is the art of getting three men to do three men’s work.” – William Feather

Human Resources

Corporate inefficiency: 8 red flags to address

These are the 8 red flags that counter productivity and efficient leadership, and how to avoid them.

Growth Planning

There’s no ‘I’ in team: the dangers on over-relying on yourself

It's not uncommon for start-up CEOs to feel like their business may fall apart if they took the odd day off. But if this is more than just a feeling; if your business actually can’t operate without you, you may be in trouble. Haines Watts' Michael Davidson explains.

Opinion

The biggest business lesson from Team GB at the Olympics

Here's the main take-away lesson from the Olympics for entrepreneurs.

Exit Strategies

Chair of a classic car restoration company hands over business to staff

Peter Neumark has owned and chaired Classic Motor Cars Ltd for 23 years, and after taking the business to great heights, has handed it over to his employees.

News

Which Olympic sport mirrors your management style?

With the Olympics underway, which of these top five athletic archetypes fits you best?|With the Olympics underway, which of these top five athletic archetypes fits you best?

Human Resources

How to communicate in the age of instant messaging

Seven tips to communicate professionally in the age of instant chat, from knowing when to use text to how to use gifs.

Entrepreneurs

Managing your elders

20-year-old Jordan Daykin is no stranger to the challenges that come with being a young entrepreneur.

Opinion

Brexit-proof your business

Research from the Federation of Small Businesses revealed that 42 per cent of SMEs were yet to make up their minds on whether to stay in the EU or leave.

Opinion

The evolution of the COO

Are we seeing a reshuffle of c-suite roles to accommodate more innovative positions such as chief digital officer? And if so, what does this mean for the traditional tasks of a COO?

News

Happy in the heat – How SMEs can work smart this summer

Here are some tips for SMEs to make the most of the rest of the summer.

Leadership

How to influence without authority

Being able to influence others without relying on authority can be an invaluable skill, says Stephen Archer.

News

Dealing with demanding bosses is tougher than risking your life on the job, British workers claim

British workers rate emotional demands ahead of danger when defining the toughest aspects of their jobs.