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 […]
How to protect your business if a personal crisis hits
3 April 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Legals & Compliance, Psychology By Roz Sheldon, Managing Partner and Head of Client Services at Igniyte, a reputation management company. Warren Beatty said that it takes five minutes to ruin a hard-earned reputation and that has never been truer of today. The internet, social media and the 24-hour news cycle […]
Realities of post Covid working life revealed in new report
31 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts The seismic shift in our working lives is reflected in the Banner Post-COVID-19 Workplace Market Report, launched recently. The report from the UK’s largest workplace supplies and services company, analyses all the company’s vast reams of sales data from 2020 to identify changing patterns in UK organisations’ office behaviour. It shows […]
How to keep employees safe in the office post COVID
31 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts The pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives – particularly for many, our how and where we work. With people gradually being able to return to business premises, there’s a need for a new way of working, to keep employees safe in a post-COVID office. Here are some […]
How businesses can meet & support clients’ needs during a crisis
22 March 2021|Crisis Management, Latest Posts During times of crisis, it is vital that businesses adapt their offerings and services to meet the ever-changing needs of their clients. Every industry sector has faced its own unique challenges during the pandemic and, regardless of the product or service you provide, a one-size fits all approach is […]
