When business owners think about selling, they usually focus on the numbers. Revenue. Profit. Forecasts. Contracts. Those things matter. But they are rarely the reason a deal stalls, drags on, or falls apart. More often, the problem sits elsewhere. It sits with people. I’ve worked with businesses that looked strong on paper but struggled once […]
Your Business Isn’t Exit-Ready. Your People Will Be the Reason Why Read More »
Understanding Workplace Conflict Conflict in the workplace can take many different forms and can affect workplace relationships in many ways. In September 2025, NatCen conducted the largest ever study of workplace conflicts in Great Britain in collaboration with ACAS and discovered that a humongous 44% of working-age adults had experienced conflict at work in the
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Women have only had a few short decades to operate in business with real authority, yet the pace of our progress has been extraordinary. In that time, we’ve moved into senior roles, built companies, influenced industries, and shaped commercial landscapes that once excluded us at this level. But as women evolve in business, it has
Women in Business Are Evolving It’s Time Our Spaces Evolve With Us Read More »
In today’s fast-paced business world, networking is often seen as the golden ticket to growth. We attend events, exchange business cards, and hope those brief conversations lead to lasting connections. But here’s the truth: visibility shouldn’t end when the meeting does. Most networking opportunities give you an hour, maybe two, of exposure. After that, it’s
Networking in Print: Why Your Business Needs Visibility Beyond the Room Read More »
The workplace never stands still and 2026 is set to be no exception. With major Employment Law reforms and other developments on the horizon, staying ahead is more challenging than ever. As the new year approaches, we’re cutting through the noise with our top five predictions that every employer needs to know! The Employment Rights
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As a reminder, my definition of Resilience is “Springing Forward with Learning”. I thought I would make sure I gave you clarity on what that is in this issues article! However, it would be good if you take a moment to really think about how you learn. What is it that enables you to change
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Many networking event providers bang on about consistency and some give you black marks against you if you are not a consistent attendee to their events. In fact they will often exclude you altogether as they do not want a member who doesn’t turn up for every event. Some take a monthly fee to charge
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Three days before a keynote in Washington, DC, I sat down for what would become one of the most revealing conversations of my career. My interviewer? my AI called Atlas, so called because “he” has been trained to be a group of synthetic customers or, as I like to call them, a PersonaAI. I needed
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Your IT is your business’s lifeline. But are you approaching it as the critical business function it truly is? What would your business look like without a single computer? Things would likely be very different – and a lot more difficult! Given that IT is likely fundamental to everything your business does, let’s explore four
4 Strategic IT “Home Truths” All Growing Businesses Need to Hear Read More »
Obtaining finance can be a real challenge, especially during tough economic times. Whether dealing with banks, looking for an Angel Investor, or exploring invoice finance and other funding sources, finance providers consistently focus on one thing: the businesses day-to-day financial management. A robust credit control process is the clearest way for a business to demonstrate
