Business doesn’t stay still. We could all talk endlessly about how important it is to move with the times, swim with the tide, stay ahead of the pack, and all sorts of other exhausting-sounding metaphors, but it all comes down to the same thing – if you don’t change, you’re in big trouble.
The Agenda philosophy is about making your business work for you, turning it into your friend rather than a terrifying beast. Simply put, your work – whatever it may be – does not have to be a chore.
The new year is underway, and the business world is stretching and yawning its way out of festive hibernation. Now it’s time to face up to the things which you so joyfully and flippantly put to the bottom of your to-do list while the sprouts were simmering away.
Aside from the humble amoeba, everything is complex, both in work and in play. It might be something at work, part of a hobby, or something else, but nothing is ever truly straightforward. You’ll encounter decisions, meetings, problems, challenges… and chances are, you’re probably expecting them. Problem solved, right? Wrong. So wrong.
Were you aware that it is now mandatory for a business with 5 employees or more to have a written Health and Safety Policy? The maximum penalty for non compliance in this respect is £20K plus 12 months in prison.
A great starting point to ensure that you are compliant would be to visit the Health [...]
What’s in a name? It’s a cliched question, but a pertinent one. The way you identify yourself, your business and your brand is a key part of marketing yourself, and not in the way you might expect. A recognisable and memorable name is one thing… reaping the benefits of that name is quite another.
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Are you a businessman or a …?
Be savvy – be scaly!
Procrastination – get on with it!
Delusion – facing your fears
Stay safe with a H&S Policy
Identification – how to avoid a crisis
Tax Scam Threat
Perception (or, why pricing is a state of mind)
Antiquation (a cautionary tale)