New data examined by Turnerlittle.com reveals the top 10 industries that suffer the highest business “death rates.” Achieved using the Business Demography release, published by ONS in November 2017. “Death rate” definition: Businesses that have ceased to trade are referred to as business deaths. The death rate is calculated using the number of deaths as […]
The primary goal of almost every CEO is to maximise the growth of their business, as part of a long-term strategy. One way to unlock sustainable growth is through corporate acquisitions. However, difficulties in reaching agreement on the completion mechanism and the drafting of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) can frustrate or derail an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CNET's Shara Tibken gets to try out the Amazon Go store in Seattle before it opens to the public. See what it's like to grocery shop when you don't have to stand in a checkout line.
Communication, leadership and resilience continue to be the missing ingredient employees need to thrive in the workplace. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers an answer, as CEO Peter Westgarth, discusses the importance of soft skills in today’s work era. With the New Year now in full swing and resolutions waining, it’s a great time to […]
Whether it’s photography, baking or accounting, starting a business always comes with a whole lot of stuff you likely know nothing about, and learning to find your way is quite the journey. Below CEO Today hears from Nakul Sharma, CEO and Founder of Hostmaker, who discusses the some of the early challenges involved in turning […]
With Christmas and the New Year behind us, coming back to work can often be a little chaotic. Below Jason Downes, MD of www.powwownow.co.uk, brings CEO Today his top tips on motivating employees back into a success driven routine. The run-up to Christmas might feel hectic, but morale is generally high as employees look forward […]
Time is ticking on filling in your tax return for the period April 2016 to April 2017. Dawn Register, tax partner at BDO, the global accountancy firm, provides her top 10 'tips and traps' when sitting down to file your annual tax return. For many this is a chore started in earnest over the festive […]
Non-commodity charges for electricity bills have risen by an average of 10% every year for the past 10 years. In a speech during the UK's biggest energy event, EMEX, Martin Chitty, Director of Energy Analysis at cost management consultants PCMG, said: "Non-commodity charges, which include network charges and environmental taxes, now represent a huge 55% […]
Ahead of the new year, David Brooks of Broadstone touches upon changes made in the Autumn Budget, or rather the lack of change and what that implies, along with broader political factors and their impact on pensions and what that means for UK CEOs in 2018. Despite a quiet Budget, as far as pensions were […]
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