Real Business News Updates

By Tim Mitchell, Head of Staff and Culture at Oxford Business College As we enter 2025, businesses across a wide range of industries are confronting a pressing issue, a widening talent gap. Dubbed the “2025 Talent Crunch,” this phenomenon is marked by a shortage of workers equipped with the skills… Read more »

Methods of business growth differ depending on the industry, but for many, the most efficient way forward is to seek out informed clients with high intent. The best way to do this is through sales, which can involve attending exhibitions or seeking out leads with high intent. But how do… Read more »

Virtual meetings have existed since the 1990s, but their use has become more widespread and sophisticated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and businesses switched en masse to video conferencing to continue the business, and even after the quarantine was lifted, the popularity of these meeting methods was largely retained. But… Read more »

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has made it clear in a recent speech that he intends to make the most of Artificial Intelligence moving forward. In fact, the PM argued that if the UK did not start seriously investing time and money into AI, then we would soon become… Read more »

Cash flow is the money that comes into and out of your business over a certain period of time. Inflows include revenue, loans, and tax refunds, whilst outflows include supplier costs, employee wages, and rent. With the cost of running a business in the UK becoming more expensive due to… Read more »

A family business is a legacy, a shared mission, and a generational bond. However, to ensure these businesses thrive and survive the test of time, families must blend innovation with purpose.  Here’s a detailed look at 15 timeless ideas, real-life examples, and strategies to help families build lasting empires.  … Read more »

Grace & Morris, a new high-end residential architectural practice, has torn up the rulebook with its dynamic shop-office site, trust-based culture and top-tier communication. Edward and James Park, both highly experienced architects and co-leaders of PARKdesigned, a firm that has taken the commercial architectural sector by storm with its vast… Read more »

As a business owner, one of the most fundamental decisions you can make is deciding if you will have salaried employees, or employees who are paid hourly. A salaried or hourly employee will notice different benefits – as will you as the business owner, too. Understanding these pros and cons,… Read more »

By Kevin Gaskell, CEO and Executive Chairman of Data Support Hub In the age of data breaches making headlines, UK businesses face mounting pressure to protect sensitive information. However, many businesses face a hidden challenge that undermines their efforts: confusion. When employees are unclear about their roles, responsibilities, and best… Read more »

Picture yourself waking up to ocean views in Miami, managing your emails with a cappuccino in Rome, or even showing prospective tenants around your income-generating villa in Singapore—all while calling it “work.”  Owning property abroad doesn’t just blur the lines between leisure and business; it erases them. It’s the ultimate… Read more »