Business & Industry

How to Choose a Solicitor

For the vast majority of us, finding and working alongside a solicitor is a relatively rare occurrence, which means that knowing how to track down the best firm to work with doesn’t tend to come naturally.

So, whether you are seeking legal aid with an ongoing dispute, selling property, or planning on getting a divorce, here are just a few things you should keep in mind as you begin...

5 technologies that will transform 2021

An unpredictable 2020 has seen big advances in the tech industry, and 2021 looks set to be the year that some long-promised technologies come to the fore. Digital transformation has been the key to 2020’s tech trends, driven by necessity and the realisation of just how valuable tech is to businesses of all sizes and sectors. Consumers have also benefited greatly from the convenience of a more...

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6 tips to boost your restaurant sales in times of coronavirus

The restaurant in times of coronavirus needs to reinvent itself to adjust to the new normal. Nothing is like before, and these changes must be addressed. The protocols established by the health authorities oblige investment and restructuring.

Your customers think more before eating out. Fear and the economy are two paralysing factors. There is so much talk about infections in places...

4 ways to put your stamp on your new office

Is there anything better than that “new place” feeling? Where the world is your decorating oyster, and the possibilities are almost endless. This is exactly true for the workplace too.

Whether you are moving into a new workspace or are in the process of sprucing up your current one, there are plenty of ways for you to put your own unique stamp on it, which defines and aligns with...

4 Useful Items for Shop Owners During the Pandemic

It’s been difficult for a lot of businesses this year, especially when for months many shops had to close their doors, and although they are now allowed to reopen despite there still being strict restrictions in the new tier system in the UK, they must still follow certain guidelines. Shops must control the number of customers in the place at any one time, staff must wear masks and gloves,...

6 skills needed in every workplace

In order for workplaces to function successfully, employees operating within them should be supported in a range of skills, which will positively contribute to the day-to-day running of the business. While employees can always strive to develop these skills themselves on a personal level, it’s also important for companies to support the growth of their employees, and offer learning or...

6 skills needed in every workplace

In order for workplaces to function successfully, employees operating within them should be supported in a range of skills, which will positively contribute to the day-to-day running of the business. While employees can always strive to develop these skills themselves on a personal level, it’s also important for companies to support the growth of their employees, and offer learning or...

AI technology will make soft skills such as emotional intelligence and creativity in the workplace

Robots could become future business leaders

Recruitment experts have long predicted that AI technology will make “uniquely human” soft skills such as emotional intelligence and creativity more highly prized in the workplace.

But Dr Jamie Gloor, Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Exeter Business School, argues that robots may have some of these soft skills, too – thought to be vital for successful leadership as...

Practical business loan solutions in Malaysia

Starting a business in Malaysia, or anywhere for that matter, has never been easy. Most entrepreneurs have three options for funding a new business.

If you are lucky enough to have deep pockets, you can finance the business yourself. This provides you with the greatest amount of autonomy in how you run your company, but also entails the greatest risk to your finances. You can...

Planning a successful move for your business

Location, location, location! All small business owners know that the location of their office or retail space is absolutely crucial. The work happiness of your employees, the amount of custom you receive, the contacts you make all of these factors can be influenced by location. Whether you are planning on downsizing your business or want to take on new staff, moving premises can open doors...

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