Seven Post-Pandemic Office Tech Trends to Look Out For
10 May 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts Last year, Global workspace specialists Instant Offices predicted a tech breakthrough in the commercial real estate industry would be one of the most significant workplace changes to come about in a post-COVID world. Today, they are seeing first-hand how sectors are using technology to make the workplace safer and more hygienic. […]
Master these 5 interactive skills to become a better communicator
30 April 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Psychology Here, Tony Hughes, CEO of global negotiation, sales and communication specialists, Huthwaite International, highlights the top five key interactive skills to master to become a better communicator. 1) Be mindful of your online behaviours One thing that many of us realised quite quickly is that there are a […]
Business Leaders Face a Minefield in the Workplace
30 April 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Psychology By Karen Powell and Lesley Heath. As a business leader, keeping in mind a duality of focus on both commerce and compassion is essential. Industry leaders and bosses have had a ‘wake-up’ call regarding how they address their staff considering the rapid changes that have taken place in […]
Investment in the year of Covid-19
29 April 2021|Crisis Management, Investing, Latest Posts, Money By Oliver Woolley, Envestors. Last year (2020), private UK companies saw a diminished investment landscape, but one which seems to be picking up as 2021 progresses. Whilst overall deal value fell in Q1 and Q2 2020, it remained higher in Q3 at £2.7 billion, just a 1% […]
What can entrepreneurs do if their crowdfunding slows down?
23 April 2021|Crisis Management, Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts By John Auckland, TribeFirst. When you start a crowdfunding campaign you’ll be full of energy. But what happens when you find the process slowing down? It can be demoralising for the business owners. Over the years I’ve seen a wide selection of businesses run crowdfunding campaigns in […]
5 interactive skills to use this year to improve communications
15 April 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Psychology This year has been one like no other and is certainly one that the majority of us will be keen to say goodbye too. That said, it’s been an interesting one for businesses as we’ve adapted and completely transformed the way in which we communicate. Here, Tony Hughes, […]
Steps entrepreneurs can take to withstand cyber threats
15 April 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Legals & Compliance By Mike Ianiri, Redsquid . The fact that 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses is a salutary reminder that entrepreneurs need to make sure their businesses are protected. Cyber attacks are widespread. Consumers are frequently targeted, as are businesses of every size. Consumers and micro businesses […]
5 Key Tips for Handling the Challenges of Remote Working
20 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Psychology By Sarah Lewis, C.Psychol., Appreciating Change. Remote working is a joy to a few and a significant challenge to many. How can you, as a startup founder, help your team members and yourself to handle the challenges and make the most of an experience that will be new […]
Leadership, resilience, success: holding your nerve in a pandemic
19 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Psychology By Mark Roy. The challenges of the last 12 months have stretched all of our abilities to the limit. Yet the founder’s role has been thrust front and centre as it is their hands that are firmly on the tiller in a time of crisis: colleagues know that you […]
Choosing a good spokesperson – a COVID lesson in comms
19 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Marketing, PR, Promotion, Pitching Skills By Kelly Marshall-Hill. Choosing a spokesperson that can convey your message to the media with clarity, credibility and impact is critical. And amid the fast-moving COVID pandemic, the UK rise in prominence of Jonathan Van-Tam is a case in point. The Deputy Medical Officer is […]
