Business leaders are not born – they are created. Effective training and mentoring are the foundations of most successful managers, chief executives or business owners. Business leaders of the future must learn from those that are in leadership positions today. Future proofing your business means investing in your people to create the next generation of […]
Project Management
In today’s hyper-competitive business world, project management has become an essential skill for managers. As businesses grow and develop they need to adapt to change. A good project manager can ensure the successful delivery of projects that help to move the business forward. Time management Projects are temporary in nature with a pretty defined beginning […]
Using Twitter as a PR Tool
Many businesses use Twitter as part of their social media strategy but many fail to utilise it properly as a publication relations (PR) tool. Some businesses view the 140 character limit per post as a negative but that is potentially due to a lack of understanding in terms of how best to use Twitter. The […]
How to Acquire New Customers
Growing your business in the current economic climate is challenging to say the least. As such, businesses need to think of new, often more radical ways of growing their revenue. Cost cutting is a quick and easy fix – less cost in a more efficient business generates a greater profit. This works, as long as […]
Management Communication
Communication is as much about non-verbal communication and listening as it is about speaking. Here are some crucial concepts that managers often forget: Listen with intent Most of us believe we have great listening skills. The fact is, most of us don’t listen well at all. Effective managers purposefully listen. They can easily change how they […]
The Benefits of Employee Surveys
It is expensive and time consuming to hire new employees. As such, businesses need to focus on keeping their staff satisfied in the workplace. Surveys provide vital feedback to management on matters such as: Compensation In general, management should have an idea if employees are satisfied with their current compensation. However, you will never really […]
Auto Enrolment & Pension Reform
In the UK today, millions of people are failing to save enough to have the income they would like in retirement. Life expectancy is increasing but people are saving less into pensions. To meet this challenge, the Pensions Act 2008 laid the foundations for a fundamental reform of workplace pensions requiring every employer to automatically […]
Generating PR for Your Business
Generating PR for your firm is all about telling a story, raising awareness and ensuring that when a potential customer needs your product or service, your brand is the name that springs to mind first. If you really want to raise the profile of your business, you will need to develop a PR campaign, which […]
Dealing With Absenteeism
No matter how big or small your organisation, absenteeism can be an issue. It is impossible to eliminate staff absences entirely but every business needs sufficient controls in place in order to minimise disruption and loss of productivity. As an employer or business manager, the best place to start must be your sickness and absence […]