News & Views

The latest information regarding Steer Your Business activities as well as small business articles of interest.

News and Views

Planning for the Inevitable: Why Funeral Preparation is an Act of Care 

As a funeral celebrant, I have the privilege of walking beside families during some of their most vulnerable moments. In those quiet, tender conversations, often held through tears, sometimes through gentle laughter. I am reminded time and again that funeral planning is not simply about logistics. It is an act of love, clarity, and protection […]

Sally marshall

Networking in Print: Why Your Business Needs Visibility Beyond the Room 

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 […]

Rebecca Lister

Workplace Predictions for 2026: 

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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What is “Springing Forward with Learning?” 

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 […]

Linda Cloke

Why Consistency is Essential to Achieve Results 

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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The AI That Interviewed Me 

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 […]