The UK, like many other nations, suffers from a serious late payments problem. Despite the introduction of the payment practices and performance reporting (PPPR) regulations last April, change has not materialised. Below Chris Robertson, UK CEO at Creditsafe, explains a few ways forward. As politicians, journalists and the business community circle around the remains of Carillion, reflecting […]
Bosses need to be better at following others if they are to succeed in a management role, say leadership experts. Politicians and CEOs are too focused on how they are perceived as leaders - rather than actually leading colleagues around them. ‘Followership’ is the new management philosophy which places strong emphasis on following the lead […]
Below CEO Today hears on the dangers and concerns surrounding the security of Apple MacBooks. Paul Kenyon, co-Founder & co-CEO at Avecto, delves into some of the operating system worries all businesses should beware of. For over a decade, the Apple MacBook has lead the way in blurring the boundaries between technology and style. Its […]
Do your employees wake up every morning excited to come to work? Or do they get out of bed begrudgingly and run out the clock? Odds are, it’s the latter. Below CEO Today hears from Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson and Marc Kielburger, authors of WEconomy: You Can Find Meaning, Make a Living, and Change the […]
Businesses worldwide are increasingly seeking to adopt a way of working used by some of the world’s most successful organisations. Google, Apple and Amazon all follow an agile approach to running their businesses. This underpins the flexible, adaptive and iterative way they operate – helping them to create a more responsive, effective organisation, which improves […]
So you have a new business idea, and likely some good experience behind you already, but the funds don’t quite meet the needs for launch right now. So how can you go about crowdfunding? Below CEO Today benefits from expert insight from Joel Hughes, Head of UK and Europe at Indiegogo, who provides 10 simple […]
The UK's share of taxes and levies paid by household consumers for natural gas is actually the lowest out of the whole of Europe - which contributes to a lower annual bill. However, as UK has been hit with plummeting temperatures with much of the north covered in snow, and icy conditions causing chaos on […]
With it being National Apprentice Week in the United Kingdom, we investigate whether you can climb all the way to the top of the corporate ladder and become a CEO if you choose an apprenticeship over a University degree. We spoke to Joe Crossley, CEO of Qube Learning, someone who himself decided against University in […]
A recent study found that half of all UK start-ups fail within the first five years; however, it's not only start-ups that are at risk, several large retailer companies have failed in 2018 already. The question is, ‘what makes a business fail and how do you prevent it?’ Ruta Gabalis, CEO of AeroBlue and investor, shares […]
Be honest, have you ever indulged in adult content in the office? No? Well look around you, because recent statistics prove that at least two in five workplaces are witnessing their employees doing exactly that. Gone are the days when an employee’s occasional procrastination simply amounted to twiddling their thumbs and staring blankly out the […]
Whether it’s in the boardroom or in the creative suite, the team that leads your business must be handpicked with care. Below CEO of MVF, Michael Teixeira talks to CEO Today about the necessary considerations, the hiring process and succession planning. Building A Leadership Team A strong and capable leadership team is essential for any […]
Risks are found even after you’ve done a risk assessment. It’s like the natural recourse of business. Starting a business in itself is a risk, and the more you run it, the more risks it faces. So where should you be aware of risk in your business? Below CEO Today hears from Jean Pousson, strategy […]
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