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AI (artificial intelligence) isn’t exactly in its infancy, but the way it’s being applied today is a lot different to how it was being applied 70+ years ago when the field really started to take off. Back then, the idea that almost everybody in the world would have access to… Read more »

By Jill Taylor, (RN, MN), Co-founder/CEO of The HuPerson Project The qualities of vulnerability and integrity at first glance seem to point to static states of being. And yet when we look at them more deeply, they can help us understand how to make progress in developing our business. The… Read more »

Arcarta, a leading art market due-diligence platform, warns smaller art firms in particular to keep abreast of major regulatory changes. Market volatility is something that various sectors of business continue to contend with – and the global art market is no exception. For all things art, the European Union’s new… Read more »

Email marketing campaigns have been part of a marketeer’s methods for years, and despite the growth of newer ways of marketing, they’re far from outdated. Around 4.5 billion people worldwide use email, and 88% of users check their emails at least once daily thanks to their smartphones. This opens up… Read more »

By Ed Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of uRoutine As someone who has recently gone through a startup “exit”, I thought it might be helpful to anybody else considering it, to share the journey and a few key considerations. Before I provide further context, I will start by confidently saying that… Read more »

Influence marketers revolve around, usually, a single person with a following across one or more social media platforms who is promoting a product or service to their followers. Unlike traditional celebrities, influencer marketing efforts prove profitable due to the target audience, who are always highly engaged with the influencer in… Read more »

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) don’t fail from lack of revenue, rather they collapse under the weight of avoidable costs. Slashing overheads isn’t simply deciding to cut expenses; it’s about reinvesting in areas that drive profitability. Here are eight strategic investments that trim the fat while fueling long-term wealth.   1.… Read more »

In the UK employers are bound by the Working Time Regulations 1998, which essentially lays down the law for workers, providing guidance on rest breaks at work and between shifts. Weekly rest breaks are integral, not only to ensure your workers are well rested and ready to complete their normal… Read more »

Revenue growth management is the key to driving profitability for your SME. RGM focuses on optimising all aspects of your business operations, from pricing to forecasting to inventory management. As a versatile tool that can be applied across a number of different sectors, a strong RGM strategy not only increases… Read more »

For decades, UK governments have promised major housebuilding initiatives, setting targets of 300,000 homes per year or, most recently, 1.5 million over five years. Yet time and again, these targets have been missed. While political debates focus on planning laws and infrastructure, one of the biggest issues remains unaddressed: a… Read more »