Business News & Updates
As part of the national 'Love your Local Market' campaign to showcase markets of all types around the UK, local entrepreneurs are invited to set up a stall in Surrey Street Market for just £10 for a full day.
The world has shrunk so rapidly in such a short space of time – video phones, instant news and messaging. It's not always easy for the more mature amongst us to keep up. And just as I think I'm au fait with it all, I get a request to arrange 'Skype time?'
- 29th May 2012
I am forever amazed about the amount of time, effort and money people spend networking, meeting, chatting and greeting people there … and then that’s it. Nothing else happens, until the next event.
- 16th May 2012
No one feels great in a cheap suit!
- 15th May 2012
If you are preparing for the effect of the Olympics at work, it is easy to focus on homeworking and travel arrangements. But what about the people who are working?
- 10th May 2012
A lot of business owners do a lot of things - but as with most things in life the truth is..."It ain't what you do... it's the way that you do it!"
Any business person will know that in these challenging times you cannot afford to take your eye off the ball for a moment – in fact you absolutely have to pick it up and run with it. Enough of the ball metaphors; the point is, get networking.
Last weekend, local businessman Saif Bonar opened his brain child 'Matthews Yard' to the people and businesses of Croydon. This brand new cafe and co-working space was Saif's direct response to the shocking riot scenes Croydon witnessed last year.
- 14th April 2012
luddite: one who fears technology or new technology, as seems pleased with how things currently are.... are you one?
- 13th April 2012
Thereis no general legal obligation on employers to give references. But before you get too excited here are some top tips on references and how to organise when to give them and how.