business growth

Many entrepreneurs spend at least the first year of business going it alone. However, any successful business owner will tell you that in order to succeed you eventually need to let go and delegate so that your company can grow.  In this…

There are tons of things that you need to make sure of if you want your business to run well. You need to find your buyer personas, research your market size, and form strategies for your team to use. You need to hire a quality team and…

Raising funding is an all-consuming task that can be stressful, demoralising, distracts you from growth and, often, bears no fruit. What is more, investors want to see traction while you are in the process, but if you are a small company…

Let’s say that you manage to determine the size of your market quite accurately. This can give you a big advantage and keep your business one step ahead of the competition. With such data in your hands, you can secure better investments, be…

We all know that triangle: the one with corners labelled quality, time, and cost (choose two!) Much as we’d like our businesses to achieve champagne on a beer budget – and yesterday – we just can’t have it all. But as a serial start-up CEO,…

Many senior decision-makers within organisations today see applications as deeply technical and complex. As a result, when they set out on any business change process, they neglect them, often taking the view that applications are more of…

Running a business can be very demanding. There is a great deal of responsibility to follow through on as well as it is important to keep updated on the market. Once a business gets success, you don’t just stop the wheels. You have got to…

Many of the greatest challenges facing business leaders involve the here and now. Think reckoning with staffing and supply chain issues. Establishing team autonomy and respect for individuals and their circumstances. Ensuring growth targets…

Business forecasting isn’t just about asking “what’s the weather today” and proceeding with your plans unchanged. An effective forecaster is able to see the winds of change before they happen, position themselves in the right industry,…

As a business owner, you may be considering expanding your operations. This can be an exciting time, but it's important to take the necessary steps before making any decisions. There are many factors to consider when expanding your…

Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, explains why long-service awards are key to keeping your employees happy. Over the last two years, employees have gone above…

Crevan O'Malley, UK Country Manager at HubSpot, lists some important factors to take into consideration when scaling a business post-pandemic. Despite a very challenging two years, and a similarly complex environment still on the…