What They Don’t Tell You About Running a Business
Running your own business can be considered one of the greatest accomplishments. However, that doesn’t mean it is easy.
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How Gymshark Disrupted the Fitness Industry
It all started in 2012 when the Founder of sportswear brand Gymshark, Ben Francis, asked his mother to teach him how to use a sewing machine, so he could make vests and t-shirts him and his friends could wear to the gym. Fast forward eight…
Brands on a Mission: PATCH
Packaged in a stowaway tube, every element of PATCH is naturally made from the inside out and is 100% home-compostable including all packaging and the plasters themselves.
Refusing to compromise on performance or the planet, PATCH strips…
Brands on a Mission: Almond
Tell us about the Almond app.
Almond provides a digital platform for trusted, natural climate solutions, offering an immersive experience that brings to life their story, impact and progress.
On the business side of our platform, we…
How CEOs Can Enable the Next Generation of Startups
James Reed, the boss of the UK's largest recruitment firm, has predicted the unemployment rate in the UK could reach 15% or five million people out of work. The International Labour Organisation found that one in six workers, aged 18 to 29,…
What is it Like to be a Female Leader in a Male-Dominated Industry?
What are the positives and challenges of being a female leader?
There are many positives and challenges in my industry and I love conquering the challenges almost as much as the joy of the benefits. I have had to prove myself by showing…
The Secret Behind TikTok’s Rapid Growth
While giants like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter remain relevant in the ever-evolving social media space, a new contender has entered the arena to a great welcome, especially amongst Gen Zs - TikTok. Founded in 2017 by its Chinese parent…
3 Questions Business Leaders Should Ask Themselves During the Pandemic
Enabling remote working is not a new thing; it’s a concept companies have grown with as they utilise technology to scale globally. But never has working from home been so robustly tested as it is right now.
Many organisations have…
How Can Leaders Advance Their Careers in Lockdown?
Nadine Smart, Head of Consulting at leadership specialist Cirrus, highlights five things you can do today which will set you up for success tomorrow.
The way you lead now will be part of your legacy. Do it well, and you will be…
Are We Addicted to Entrepreneurialism?
Though start-up success stories are widely known and lauded, most will never reach the height of success. For aspiring business leaders, could acquisition entrepreneurship represent a more viable route?