As every generation goes by, it’s something of a cliche for their elders to call them workshy. When it comes to Generation Z, it’s no different. You can find countless diatribes out there accusing them of being flaky, unreliable, or simply “not wanting to work”. But beneath the sweeping generalisations, there’s a bigger issue worth […]
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It’s a fact of business: sometimes things go wrong. A client decides to move on. Your star hire hands in their notice. A stock order arrives too late. Your monthly revenue falls off. From the small to the serious, business setbacks can easily knock the wind out of your sails. But as a business owner,
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Every leader – whether in business or elsewhere – has to face up to one incontrovertible truth. You cannot do everything yourself. Yet delegating is a tricky business. Too many business leaders struggle to let go of time-consuming responsibilities, and it’s stopping them from truly thriving in their role. For many, the truth is that
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“We’ve had a disagreement.” It’s a phrase which might send chills down your spine: conjuring visions of family holidays gone wrong, or business partnerships cleft in two, never to be repaired. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, to be successful in business, disagreement is not merely unavoidable – it’s essential. It’s
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Let’s begin with some good news: I’d wager you already have some pretty effective business goals. When you first set up your company, there was almost certainly a moment when you said to yourself “I’d like to establish a business that does X”. And that, in itself, was you becoming an entrepreneur, and establishing your
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“What’s the plan, boss?” It’s a tough question. And it usually comes from your most hard-nosed, intelligent employee. Which makes it all the more difficult. But when you run a business on your own – either as a sole trader or as the sole senior leader – it’s easy to avoid the question altogether. After
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It is no secret that the UK economy is going through a rather tumultuous period. With so much change coming at us from every which way, the knock-on effects have been vast and sometimes surprising. For example, the current cost of living crisis which is seeing grocery prices and energy bills skyrocket. If we had
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Employee Engagement is described in terms of people feeling a strong emotional bond to the their organization. It is also descrbied as demonstrating a willingness to recommend the organization to others. As well, committing time and effort to help the organization succeed. It suggests that people are motivated by intrinsic factors such as personal development, being valued,
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The qualities of an effective leader are what make him or her excel and become a true success. Below is a look at seven of the most important traits that all effective leaders need. There are very few people that make successful leaders. It is not however true that people are born leaders. Anyone can
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Having a great idea does not necessarily make you a leader. Finding an idea that is unique is hard enough, but knowing how to execute that idea is what puts a line between dreamers and born leaders. So, what qualities make a leader and how can you become the next budding entrepreneur. Read on to
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