Brett Hickey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Star Mountain Capital LLC, a specialized asset management firm focused on investing in the largest segment of the US economy - private and established small and medium-sized businesses. Star Mountain is a thought leader which has created a niche for itself as a leading investment […]
The many distractions brought on by the festive season can wreak havoc when you try to get email and tasks done remotely. Expert and business owner Sadie Sharp shares advice to keep you focussed.
There is much discussion about the impact of machine learning and automation on employees. It’s understandable that people and businesses are thinking, “What jobs and skills will be available in the next five or 10 years?” Here Christian Foerg, General Manager EMEA Region, Saba, talks to CEO today about the impact machine learning and automation […]
Reviews are the pinnacle of today’s trust in retail and commerce worldwide. If you see a bad review, and even worse, several, you’re likely not going to buy. Alan Lay, Digital Engagement Manager at LV= discusses below. Financial services brands are working hard to build trust and are boosting consumer confidence by actively listening to […]
Discovering your roles and responsibilities will be a big part of your first few months of being a CEO. One of the key tips from Benedetta Arese Lucini, CEO of Oval Money, points towards engagement. Benedetta’s personal experience shows that though it is tempting to focus exclusively on internal issues, staying engaged with outside groups is vital […]
Both have had their merits – including government tax incentives to buy diesel cars in 2001, which at the time were deemed positive, but which have since come in for criticism, bringing about the beginnings of a shift back towards petrol. However, which, realistically, is the stronger in today’s motoring industry? Mark Holland, Managing Director […]
The Christmas season is a unique opportunity for many businesses to reach record levels of traffic. That’s why it’s essential that your business is prepared to make the most of these visitors. Here, CRO specialist Edd Wilson shares his tips for festive success with CEO Today. Converting website traffic is the goal of conversion rate […]
The first ever electronic printer was the EP-101, invented by Epson and was sold in masses in 1968. 50 years ahead, we now have the privilege of 3D printing, which opens a whole new realm to businesses. Fernando Hernandez, European MD at XYZprinting, here speaks to CEO Today about the true prospects of 3D printing in the […]
What’s your morning routine? I’m up around 5.30-6am and I try to go for a 30-minute run a couple of days a week. This is then followed by a quick scroll of the news and emails. Tea or coffee? I love a Nespresso coffee with a shot of frothy milk. Who do you […]
Tell us about your early career path; what attracted you to your first position? I was unwell in my final year at school. This meant that I missed a large part of the year, as I was required to stay in bed. To keep busy, I borrowed a friend’s Sinclair ZX Spectrum, one of […]
Russell Smith, of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants, discusses for CEO Today the results of a poll run by his firm, and questions the current focus on Brexit politics. I have always argued that Brexit was an economic decision fought on political grounds. While the majority locked their gaze on immigration and changes in governing policy, […]
Many small and medium-sized businesses in the UK operate on tight margins and have to manage every cost closely to ensure they remain in profit. For import/export companies, the greater the difference between an FX transaction and the spot inter-bank exchange rate, the more excess they are paying. A higher excess means lower profits. Below […]
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