The business world has begun to return to normal operations. However, the full impact of the past 18 months is still to be seen. At present, the financial sector is predicting an increase in inflation over the next few years although we are living in a time of extreme uncertainty. When facing such challenges how…
There are so many considerations for businesses in the 21st century. We strive to make ourselves more agile, lean, sustainable, and accessible, and not least of all profitable! However, many of these factors are linked, and recognising that is crucial. What is Accessibility? Accessibility is essential for everyone, individuals, businesses, and society. Accessibility means that…
A useful process for assessing the state and efficacy of an aspect of your business is to create a maturity map. This helps you to understand how you are addressing a problem, and identify how you can make improvements. Maturity mapping can and has been applied to many aspects of a business. Accounting for Sustainability…
In this article, we explore how to promote good mental health at work. Mental health is a complex issue brought to the forefront in recent months. Yet, it is a difficult subject to consider. The prospect of mental health issues is disquieting, whether you are experiencing them yourself or trying to support others. As mental…
In this article, we are looking at business management predictions for the coming year. There are a few keywords and phrases that have come to the forefront in the past 10 months with regard to business success, diversification and growth: Empathy and support Sustainability and environmental awareness Digitisation and automation These areas of business management…
Technology has revolutionised the way we communicate. From emails to messenger apps, and the whole plethora of project management tools available to facilitate communication and networking. However, is it always the most effective way to communicate? And is the art of actual conversation being lost to our detriment? Written electronic communication has many benefits including: it…
We all seem to be living from day to day, both in our personal and business lives. Each day brings a new challenge and our ability to adapt so far has been admirable. The media is full of articles on how this is an excellent opportunity for businesses to evaluate and reinvent themselves. However, how…
Professional financial support for your business can mean the difference between success and failure. It is however an area of business management that many organisations attempt to navigate alone. While there is no doubt that no one understands your vision better than you, achieving your full potential is reliant on your willingness to accept the…
Introduction – Are You Sitting Comfortably? Referring to IR35 makes most people wince. It is the name of the off-payroll working rules for clients, workers (contractors) and their intermediaries or personal service companies. The intention of the ruling is to ensure that: ‘anyone who could be an employee if providing services directly to a client…
IT has totally revolutionised banking almost entirely to the benefit of the consumer. In this article we explore current banking trends and innovations that you need to be aware of. Challenger Banks and Digital-Only Banking The hey-day of the banking giants is behind us. In fact in the 21st century the High Street bank is…