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How research and development can boost your business
Research and development partnerships from Birmingham City University (BCU) can deliver exciting new solutions to curre...
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...
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.
From Student to Surveyor
Business Services asked Alya Akhtar, BCU alumna and now a Surveyor at Avison Young, to chart her postgraduate journey i...
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...
Employee generated content – is it right for you?
As businesses look at different ways they can engage their audiences, we look at the rising trend of Employee Generated...
The value of setting up a business partnership
While some businesses achieve success independently, utilising strategic partnerships can make this more likely through...
Why Ego is Bad For Good Leadership
There is much to be said about Gareth Southgate’s leadership of the England football team, and having a big ego isn’t p...
How your business can benefit from sport
With the Invictus games heading to Birmingham in 2027 and the Olympics underway, we investigate the economic impact spo...
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