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Mastering Client Management: How to identify and handle the top 10 difficult clients
With the EURO 2024 tournament reaching its climactic conclusion, marked by a series of intense moments involving ...
Navigating the subscription model: Is it right for your business?
In today's business landscape, the subscription model has emerged as a compelling option for many enterprises. From sof...
Harnessing the power of technology
Is your business investing in technology to drive productivity and growth? We investigate the performance benefits of t...
Creating a smarter business
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a three-way partnership between companies, universities and Innovate UK, ...
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...
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...
How research and development can boost your business
Research and development partnerships from Birmingham City University (BCU) can deliver exciting new solutions to curre...
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.
Celebrity Endorsement – The Pros and Cons
Appropriate celebrity branding can reap huge rewards for any company, but this marketing strategy is not without risks....
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...
5 essential steps to business strategy formulation
We outline the five essential steps to consider when formulating your business strategy to give you the foundations to ...
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...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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...
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