Author: Alan Denton
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End the day right for increased productivity
Whilst most people focus on starting the day in the right way, doing the right things at the end of your day can really boost your productivity. By ending your working day with lots of loose ends and things on your mind, both your home life and sleep will be negatively impacted, so follow these…
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Avoid these leadership pitfalls in the New Year
A good thought to have in mind as you start the New Year is that the best leaders are characterised by the presence of strengths, not the absence of weakness[1]. Whilst it’s necessary to focus on your own strengths, now is perhaps the best time to address those areas of weakness, putting you in the…
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Strong growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector
December’s Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index has shown that growth in the manufacturing industry is going from strength to strength. The index recorded an index level of 57.3 in December which, although slightly down on November’s figure of 58.1, is far higher than the 50 index level which indicates growth. Markit stated that growth in…
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How can you prevent an information overload?
No matter how far up the leadership ladder you are, a major concern is how to keep track of the information given to you. Ever since the birth of email, and more recently, social media, employers have been overloaded with information (be it relevant or irrelevant), which swiftly becomes unmanageable. It’s easy to tell yourself…
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What business risk do you most fear?
In today’s globalised market place, business risks are no longer restricted by industry or location, and are thus becoming more complex and unpredictable. Here are some of the things which business owners and managers most fear. 1.Firstly come political risks. Political events can easily disrupt markets, as seen through the economic recessions of Greece, Portugal, Spain…
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What made Pope Francis ‘Person of the Year’?
Pope Francis was recently named Time magazine’s Person of the Year 2013, but what makes him so influential? Time’s editors make their decision by looking for ‘the person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year’, and the title has previously…
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Can confidence take your business to the next level?
Many businesses are currently experiencing increased demand and sales, which has in turn caused many companies to plan for expansion in the coming years, in order to meet demand. As this new found confidence in the market diffuses to smaller businesses, owners should consider how best to respond to this increase in demand. Begin with…
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Is recruitment a disaster in your business?
Statistics from the corporate world show extreme discontent with standards of recruitment. 58% of the highest-priority hires, new executives hired from the outside, fail in their new position within 18 months, whilst 46% of new hires leave their jobs within the first year (Source: eBullpen, LLC) and 50% of current employees are actively seeking or…
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Don’t miss out on business growth
A recent survey conducted by Lloyds Banking Group shows improvement in markets across England and Wales, with the strongest monthly growth in more than a decade being recorded. The survey shows particular growth in the north-west of the country in August, whilst Wales logged its best performance in four years. Respondents discussed the growth as…
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Are you about to sleep walk to disaster?
It’s great to be offered a new and hopefully exciting role. But the reality can be very different. It is important to sit down and consider what you will need to know during your first 101 days in the company. It is vital that you take this time to note down your thoughts, and refer back…