Ragu Bhargava is not only a successful serial entrepreneur, he is probably the most optimistic one. In his view, there is no problem that cannot be solved. Ragu’s driving idea – the idea that animates his life, that guides his business and makes him show up to work at 4:00 am – is that there […]
The art of delegation is one thing business owners must master. For entrepreneurs and those just starting out, relying on another team member to handle important tasks can be difficult. After all, your business is your baby and who knows your brand better than you? However, learning how to delegate is essential – not just […]
This year’s self-assessment deadline is especially significant as it is the last tax return before the government begins its Making Tax Digital (MTD) rollout. Nick Williams, Head of Business Development, UK Accountants, Intuit, explains below. There have been plenty of discussions already around how this new legislation will put an end to the January panic […]
Gary Peeling is group CEO at major UK printing company, Precision Printing. Celebrating over 50 years in the industry, the company’s success is ever-growing even in an increasingly digital world. So, how does the firm, which is a leading provider of book print services and other print solutions, compete against digital platforms and other […]
“Working from home”. These three little words seem to resonate with the average British worker as strongly as “cup of tea?” or “dress down Friday”. According to a recent survey, more than 44% of the UK people prefer to work from home rather than head into the office and as much as employers sympathise with […]
In May 2018 the EU’s new data protection regulation, GDPR will come into force, leaving little room for non-compliant businesses. Below Stephen Bailey, associate director at NCC Group, talks CEO Today through the intricate maze of rules, which mostly focus on transparency, and touches on the potential consequences of non-compliance. Consider the way in which […]
From risks to opportunity, AI is set to drive a whole new way of doing business, and the way CEOs interact with technology is about to change in so many new ways. Below Tim Pullan, CEO and Founder of ThoughtRiver, explains to CEO Today the unlikely yet inevitable relationship between leaders and AI. CEOs are […]
Baybars Altuntas, the Chairman of the World Business Angel Investors Forum, explains to CEO Today why the angel investment community may have a particularly prolific year ahead. Angel investment is far from a new concept, but in recent years, the number of angel investments taking place has grown exponentially, having now reached the point at […]
Business mogul, Lord Alan Sugar has been revealed as the UK’s ‘most searched for’ company director of 2017. The entrepreneur turned TV personality, topped the top 20 list for the second consecutive year as UK business owners searched for him more than any other director in the last 12 months. This follows the end of […]
Below Martin Hester, Strategic Consultant at Nuvias, brings CEO Today the networking trends that will shape 2018. Security First Cyber threats are becoming ever more sophisticated and increasing in volume. In addition, remote working or working across multiple sites and multiple devices, together with an increasing reliance on cloud-based applications, have all served to weaken traditional […]
The Paradise Papers recently opened a new window into how offshore accounts can often leave a thin line between actually breaking the law and simply taking advantage of it. Below Mehran Eftekhar, Group Finance & Corporate Services Director at Nest Investments, delves into the ‘murky waters’ of offshore accounts and how to understand how it […]
In the digital age of increased competition and heightened customer expectations, businesses must be proactive to stay ahead of the pack. Mark Jackson, Head of Financial Services at the Collinson Group, explains for CEO Today. Keeping ahead in business is like trying to go up on a downwards escalator. If you run, you go forwards. […]
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