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A review of 5 leading financial apps – are they a good investment?

From budgeting, accounting and tax management to payroll, invoicing, and expense tracking - when it comes to business f...

Are virtual recruitment events here to stay?

The following blog looks at how virtual careers fairs remaining could be a positive for small businesses.

Founder-led marketing: what is it and how can you apply it?

Founder-led marketing has been the backbone to the growth of many successful businesses, from Electric Car Company - Te...

Harnessing the power of technology

Is your business investing in technology to drive productivity and growth? We investigate the performance benefits of t...

Transforming Britain’s housing to meet the 2050 Net Zero Target

As COP28 continues, we look at how a Future Homes Standard could help meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Target.

Why improve female representation in middle management?

Female representation on UK business management boards in increasing but there are far fewer female employees from entr...

Boomerang employees – is it a good idea to re-employ them?

In the wake of David Cameron’s surprise return to government, many political commentators have been asking if it’s wise...

Creating a smarter business

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)  are a three-way partnership between companies, universities and Innovate UK, ...

How research and development can boost your business

Research and development partnerships from Birmingham City University (BCU) can deliver exciting new solutions to curre...

‘Short Course’ training: value-for-money upskilling for business

We look at how the ‘Short Course’ model has become the go-to skills acquisition mechanism both for individuals wishing ...

The critical role of business leaders in shaping university curriculum

As the job market rapidly evolves, it's crucial for university programs to stay aligned with industry demands. This art...

How To Drive Employee Engagement To Improve Productivity

As a manager, have you ever thought how employee engagement can boost productivity? We list six steps you can take to b...

KTPs lead the way in business and academic collaboration

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) lead the way in business and academic collaboration. In this article we explore ...

Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence

It's clear that Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is here to stay, but what does that mean for you and your company? In thi...

Celebrity Endorsement – The Pros and Cons

Appropriate celebrity branding can reap huge rewards for any company, but this marketing strategy is not without risks....

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