Over 73% of business owners admit to having felt lonely whilst running their company, with a third saying that this is how they feel on a regular basis, according to new research launched by Ultimate Finance. With small businesses accounting for 99.3% of all private sector businesses, this research paints a worrying picture of widespread […]
Michael M. Carter, Founder and CEO of BizEquity, discusses with CEO Today the impending proliferation of AI technology, with some pointers on how best to prepare in four simple tips. As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to disrupt industries, they are often met with hesitation, reluctance or even fear. Early adoption has already begun […]
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 […]
With Christmas just around the corner, spirits are raised but performance not often enough. Below Jason Downes, Managing Director of Powwownow, is a firm believer that you get back what you give when it comes to rewarding employees and increased motivation. Christmas can be a notoriously difficult time for businesses, with increased workloads, higher absence […]
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 […]
Research from social development charity, the Greg Secker Foundation, has revealed 54% of UK respondents believe UK businesses should be required to give a percentage of their annual profits to charity by law, outlining a strong moral obligation for businesses within the UK. The research – conducted among over 2,000 UK adults (+18) – questioned […]
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, […]
Below Francis Kean, Executive Director, and Alasdair Wood, Director, at Finex, Willis Towers Watson, discuss what the latest SMCR changes mean for businesses, and how there needs to be a universal improvement in business culture. The Senior Managers and Certification regime (SMCR) came into effect for the UK’s banking industry on 7th March 2016 and will be […]
Below Darrell Polden, Group Service and Technical Director at Altodigital, talks to CEO Today about the benefits of unified communications, the rewards and considerations therein, and generally how it works. Unified communications (UC) has always been about integrating to drive efficiencies. The approach brings together a raft of different communications methods, including telephones, instant messaging, […]
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was one of the first entrepreneurs to realize the potential of selling products on the internet. This Bloomberg Profile looks into how Bezos built Amazon inside his garage and now has his sights set well beyond online commerce. Video by Michael Byhoff
The UK’s leading cost management consultancy has issued a stark warning that businesses are losing a fortune through energy charges they could avoid. PCMG, who specialise in recovering energy costs for businesses, has seen UK companies spending up to seven figure sums on TNUoS charges, which have gone up by around 160% since 2010. Transmission […]
Nobody likes getting sick, but even the healthiest employees can fall victim to a bug from time-to-time. For employees, this means spending a day or two snuggled up under the duvet, catching up on sleep and desperately trying to get back to full health. For employers, it’s a very different story. Here paper cups retailer […]
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